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B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

palästinensisch
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
Das palästinensische Volk hat ein reiches kulturelles Erbe.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

verräterisch
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
Der Spion wurde für seine perfiden Taten exekutiert.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

Philanthrop
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
Der Philanthrop spendete Millionen, um Schulen in ländlichen Gebieten zu bauen.
C2 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/

petulance

Launenhaftigkeit
Meaning
The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.
Seine Petulanz während des Treffens nervte alle.
C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

phytochemikalien
Meaning
Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.
Example
Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.
Phytochemikalien im grünen Tee helfen, Entzündungen zu reduzieren.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

Pharmakopöe
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
Der Arzt konsultierte die Pharmakopöe, um die richtige Dosis des Medikaments zu überprüfen.
C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

parochial
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
Example
His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.
Seine parochiale Sichtweise hinderte ihn daran, globale Probleme zu verstehen.
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.
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

Feigling
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
Er verhielt sich wie ein Feigling während der Krise.
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

die Tiefe messen oder genau untersuchen
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
Sie benutzten eine Linie, um die Tiefe des Sees zu messen.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

bevorzugt
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
Es ist besser, den Zug zu nehmen, statt im dichten Verkehr zu fahren.
C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

Projektil
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
Der Soldat wich dem kommenden Projektil aus.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

Proletarier
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
Die Bewegung war in proletarischen Kämpfen verwurzelt.
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

psychosomatisch
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
Ihre Bauchschmerzen wurden als psychosomatisch diagnostiziert, im Zusammenhang mit Stress.
A2 verb /pæs/

pass

vergehen
Meaning
to move past or beyond something
Example
He passed the test with flying colors.
Er hat die Prüfung mit Bravour bestanden.
B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

besonders
Meaning
specific or special; distinct from others
Example
He is very particular about his diet.
Er ist sehr besonders bei seiner Diät.
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

Übung
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
Tägliche Übung verbessert die Flüssigkeit.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

umherziehend; wandernd; migrierend
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
Der Wanderfalke ist für seine unglaubliche Geschwindigkeit bekannt.
C1 noun /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

Befürworter, Anhänger
Meaning
a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan
Example
She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.
Sie ist eine starke Befürworterin erneuerbarer Energien.
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

fotoelektrisch
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
Der fotoelektrische Effekt ist grundlegend in Solarzellen.
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

produktiv
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
Das Arbeiten von zu Hause aus hat mich produktiver gemacht als je zuvor.
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

Pigment
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
Der Künstler mischte verschiedene Pigmente, um den perfekten Blauton zu schaffen.
C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

korrigieren
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
Sie korrigierte den Bericht vor der Einreichung.
B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

poetisch
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
Ihre Rede hatte einen poetischen Rhythmus, der das Publikum fesselte.
C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

prävalenz
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
Die Prävalenz von Altersproblemen erfordert sofortige Aufmerksamkeit.
C2 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

klagender oder hallender Klang
Meaning
having a loud, mournful sound; resonant
Example
The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.
Das klagende Läuten der Kirchenglocke hallte durch das Dorf.
C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

Pakt; Vertrag
Meaning
a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract
Example
The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.
Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten einen Friedenspakt, um den Krieg zu beenden.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

Antriebsmittel
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
Die Rakete verwendet ein flüssiges Antriebsmittel, um in den Weltraum zu starten.
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

Petticoat
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
Sie trug einen weißen Petticoat unter ihrem Kleid.
B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

Verfahren
Meaning
An established or official way of doing something.
Example
Follow the procedure for accuracy.
Folgen Sie dem Verfahren für Genauigkeit.
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.
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

auf etwas hohem oder engem sitzen
Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
Der Vogel saß auf dem Zaun.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

fosforeszenz
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
Die Tiefseetiere zeigten eine wunderschöne Fosforeszenz.
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

Schutz
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
Die Bewegung konzentrierte sich auf den Schutz der Rechte.
A2 verb /ˈprɒmɪs/

promise

versprechen
Meaning
to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word
Example
I promise to help you with your homework.
Ich verspreche, dir bei deinen Hausaufgaben zu helfen.
C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

Beschaffung
Meaning
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.
Example
The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.
Die Beschaffung moderner Ausrüstung hat die Genauigkeit der Forschung verbessert.
C1 noun /ˈpɔː.pəs/

Porpoise

Schweinswal
Meaning
a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout
Example
The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.
Der Schweinswal sprang anmutig aus dem Wasser.
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

Polarität
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
Die Polarität zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien wird immer stärker.
A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

wählen
Meaning
to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather
Example
Please pick your favorite color from the palette.
Bitte wählen Sie Ihre Lieblingsfarbe aus der Palette.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

teilbar
Meaning
capable of being divided or separated
Example
The estate was partible among the heirs.
Das Vermögen war unter den Erben teilbar.
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

Frömmigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
Seine Frömmigkeit war in seinen täglichen Gebeten offensichtlich.
C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

Vorrang
Meaning
The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.
Example
The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.
Die Vorrangstellung des Online-Shoppings hat den Einzelhandel für immer verändert.
C1 noun /ˈplæz.mə/

Plasma

flüssiger Teil des Blutes; ionisiertes Gas; Blutserum ohne Gerinnungsproteine
Meaning
the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins
Example
Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients.
Blutplasma enthält verschiedene Proteine und Nährstoffe.
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

machtlos
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
Sie fühlte sich machtlos gegen das ungerechte System.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

Pseudonym
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Example
Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain war das Pseudonym von Samuel Clemens.
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

fördern
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Die Förderung praktischer Bildung stellt die Entwicklung von Fähigkeiten sicher.
C1 adjective prəˈtræk.tɪd

protracted

protrahiert, lang, ausgedehnt
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Example
The negotiations were protracted over months.
Die Verhandlungen dauerten Monate.
C1 noun /peɪˈiː/

payee

Begünstigter
Meaning
A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.
Example
The payee must sign the check before cashing it.
Der Begünstigte muss den Scheck unterschreiben, bevor er ihn einlöst.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

büßend
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
Der Priester hielt eine büßende Predigt über Vergebung.
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

Zange
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
Benutze die Zange, um die heiße Kohle sicher zu entfernen.
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.
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
Die Plausibilität seiner Erklärung überzeugte die Jury.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

mächtig
Meaning
having great power or influence; mighty
Example
The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.
Der König war ein mächtiger Herrscher, dessen Wort Gesetz war.
C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

Überlegenheit
Meaning
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Example
There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.
Es gab eine Überlegenheit an Beweisen gegen den Angeklagten.
A2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

Patient

Glück
Meaning
able to wait calmly; tolerant
Example
She was very patient with her young students.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

Pestizide
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
Der übermäßige Einsatz von Pestiziden kann der Umwelt schaden.
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

Patois
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
Der Reiseführer begann, im lokalen Patois mit den Fischern zu sprechen.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

Töpfer
Meaning
a person who makes pottery
Example
The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.
Der Töpfer formte den Ton auf dem Drehrad.
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

Psychotherapie
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
Sie nahm wöchentliche Psychotherapiesitzungen, um mit ihrer Angst umzugehen.
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

zuvor
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
Sie hatte zuvor in einer Bank gearbeitet, bevor sie ihr eigenes Geschäft gründete.
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

Garnele
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
Der Koch bereitete ein köstliches Garnelen-Curry mit Kokosmilch zu.
C1 adjective /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

prodigal

verschwenderisch
Meaning
spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
Example
The prodigal son returned home after wasting his inheritance.
Der verschwenderische Sohn kehrte nach Hause zurück, nachdem er sein Erbe verschwendet hatte.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

Lehrer
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
Der alte Pädagoge bestand auf Disziplin im Klassenzimmer.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

Nomade
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
Er führte ein nomadisches Leben als reisender Lehrer.
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

Eigentum; Immobilie; Grundstueck; Eigenschaft
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
Sie kauften eine schoene Immobilie auf dem Land.
C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

kleiner Behälter für die geweihten Hostien
Meaning
a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host
Example
The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.
Der Priester legte die geweihte Hostie vor dem Besuch der Kranken in den Pyx.
C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

leicht beeinflussbar
Meaning
capable of being convinced or influenced to do something
Example
She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.
Sie war leicht beeinflussbar, wenn es darum ging, neue Lebensmittel auszuprobieren.
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

Phase; eine deutliche Periode oder Stufe in einem Entwicklungsprozess
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
Das Projekt befindet sich nun in seiner letzten Phase.
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 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

Palette
Meaning
a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design
Example
The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.
Der Künstler mischte lebendige Farben auf seiner Palette, bevor er mit dem Malen begann.
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

palastähnlich
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
Sie übernachteten in einem palastähnlichen Hotel während ihres Urlaubs.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

vorsehbar
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
Ihre rechtzeitige Rettung wurde als vorsehbar angesehen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

blass, besonders aufgrund schlechter Gesundheit; ohne Substanz oder Vitalität
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
Seine blasse Gesichtsfarbe zeigte Anzeichen einer Krankheit.
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

physikalisch
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
Physische Komponenten bilden die Grundlage des Systems.
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 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

prekär
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
Seine finanzielle Situation ist prekär.
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

Päpstliches Amt
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
Das Papsttum spielte eine bedeutende Rolle in der mittelalterlichen europäischen Politik.
B2 noun

Patriot

Patriot
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

schlau, klug
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
Es war klug von ihm, während des Streits schweigend zu bleiben.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

blind oder ahnungslos
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
Der purblinde Ansatz für das Problem führte zu vielen Fehlern.
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

verhindern
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
Starker Regen verhinderte die Möglichkeit eines Picknicks.
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

Schäler
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
Verwenden Sie einen Schäler, um die Kartoffelschale zu entfernen.
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

Zopf
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Haare vor der Party zu flechten.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

bestimmend
Meaning
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.
Example
The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.
Der Offizier gab einen bestimmenden Befehl, das Gebäude zu evakuieren.
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

Priorat
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
Das alte Priorat wurde in ein Museum umgewandelt.
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

übermäßige Sorge um kleine Details oder Regeln
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
Seine Pedanterie machte das Treffen unnötig lang.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

Philanthropie
Meaning
the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
Example
Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.
Philanthropie hat geholfen, die Gesundheitsversorgung in vielen Entwicklungsländern zu verbessern.
C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

extreme Armut
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
Er wuchs in Armut auf, wurde aber später im Leben erfolgreich.
B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

parfüm
Meaning
a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell
Example
She wore her favorite perfume to the party.
Sie trug ihr Lieblingsparfüm zur Party.
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

palette
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
Die Kisten wurden auf einer Holzpalette für einen einfachen Transport gestapelt.
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

Provinz
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
Die Provinz ist bekannt für ihr reiches kulturelles Erbe und ihre beeindruckenden Landschaften.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

warmer Kräuterumschlag
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
Die Krankenschwester trug einen warmen Umschlag auf sein verletztes Bein auf.
C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

Gipfel
Meaning
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
Example
Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.
Der Gewinn des Nobelpreises war der Gipfel ihrer Karriere.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

Pfauenblume
Meaning
a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
Example
The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.
Der Pfauenzweiflorbaum blüht im Sommer mit auffälligen orangen Blumen.
C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

schleichen (um zu jagen oder zu suchen)
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
Die Katze schlich nachts um den Garten.
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.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

Glück
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun ˈpraɪsɪz

prices

Preise
Meaning
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
Example
Rising prices are affecting consumer spending.
Steigende Preise beeinflussen die Ausgaben der Verbraucher.
C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

Höflichkeit
Meaning
a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes
Example
They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.
Sie tauschten Höflichkeiten aus, bevor das Meeting begann.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

beleibt
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
Der beleibte Mann betrat den Raum mit Selbstvertrauen.
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

Vorliebe
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik.
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

Parallelen
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
Es gibt Parallelen zwischen den Altersproblemen Japans und der Situation in Bangladesch.
A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

möglich
Meaning
able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible
Example
It is possible to learn a new language at any age.
Es ist möglich, eine neue Sprache in jedem Alter zu lernen.
B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

präzise
Meaning
In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.
Example
The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.
Der Roboterarm hat die Operation präzise durchgeführt.
A2 adjective /pliːzd/

pleased

zufrieden
Meaning
feeling happy or satisfied with something
Example
She was pleased with her exam results.
Sie war mit den Ergebnissen ihrer Prüfung zufrieden.
A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

Teil
Meaning
a piece or segment of something
Example
She gave me a part of her chocolate.
Sie gab mir einen Teil ihrer Schokolade.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

Opiumhaltiges Arzneimittel
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
Früher verschrieben Ärzte Paregoric zur Behandlung von Durchfall bei Kindern.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

pummelig
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
Das Baby hatte pummelige Wangen, die jeder bewunderte.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

Psychologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
Psychologie hilft uns zu verstehen, wie Menschen denken und handeln.
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒekt

project

Projekt
Meaning
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim
Example
Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.
An zwei Projekten gleichzeitig zu arbeiten, ist schwierig.
A2 verb /prɪˈvent/

prevent

verhindern
Meaning
to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring
Example
Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.
Impfungen helfen, viele Krankheiten zu verhindern.
A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

Polizist
Meaning
a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order
Example
The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.
Der Polizist leitete den Verkehr an der Kreuzung.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

einleitend
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
Er machte einige einleitende Bemerkungen, bevor der Vortrag begann.
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

vorgeschlagen
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
Die vorgeschlagenen Änderungen werden das System verbessern.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

Prozession; Umzug;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
Die Hochzeitsprozession ging langsam zur Kirche.
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

Testamentsprüfung
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
Die Familie musste nach seinem Tod das Verfahren der Testamentsprüfung durchlaufen.
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

Veranda
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
Wir saßen auf der Veranda und genossen die Abendbrise.
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

Verschmutzung
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
Industrielle Verschmutzung schadet dem marinen Leben.