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C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

Lobeshymne, Panegyrik
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
Der Autor schrieb eine Panegyrik über den Mut der Soldaten.
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

Produkt
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
Das Unternehmen hat ein neues Produkt auf den Markt gebracht.
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

frühreif
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
Das frühreife Kind las mit fünf Jahren Romane.
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

Preis
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
Er hat den ersten Preis im Wettbewerb gewonnen.
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

verspielt, lebendig
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
Welpe war sehr verspielt, lief im Garten herum.
A2 verb /pruːv/

prove

beweisen
Meaning
to show that something is true; to demonstrate
Example
The evidence will prove his innocence.
Die Beweise werden seine Unschuld beweisen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

friedlich; geneigt, Konflikte zu vermeiden
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
Der friedliche Protest endete ohne Gewalt.
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

vorwegnehmen
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
Die wirtschaftlichen Reformen präfigurierten große soziale Veränderungen.
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.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

Glück
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

gepuffter Reis
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
Ich esse gerne gepufften Reis als gesunden Snack.
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.
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

schmeicheln, kriechen
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, die Ängste der Wähler auszunutzen.
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

plattform
Meaning
A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example
The platform was used to discuss collaboration.
Die Plattform wurde genutzt, um über Zusammenarbeit zu diskutieren.
C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

prosaisch
Meaning
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example
The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.
Die Erklärung des Lehrers war genau, aber ziemlich prosaisch.
A1 noun /praɪs/

price

Preis
Meaning
the amount of money expected, required, or given for something
Example
The price of the car has increased recently.
Der Preis des Autos ist kürzlich gestiegen.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

Primogenitur
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
Unter der Primogenitur erbte der älteste Sohn das gesamte Anwesen.
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

vorab gekochter Reis
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
Vorab gekochter Reis behält mehr Nährstoffe als normaler weißer Reis.
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.
C2 noun /pəˈtiːnə/

patina

eine Oberfläche oder ein Glanz auf Metall, Stein oder Holz aufgrund von Alter oder Gebrauch; auch, ein oberflächlicher Eindruck
Meaning
a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance
Example
The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.
Die Bronzestatue entwickelte nach Jahren in der Meeresluft eine grüne Patina.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

Lob
Meaning
expressions of praise or approval
Example
The scientist received plaudits from the international community.
Der Wissenschaftler erhielt Lob von der internationalen Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

langsam und langweilig
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
Der Film war unterhaltsam, aber etwas langsam und langweilig in der Mitte.
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

plappern
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
Er würde endlos über seine kleinen Erfolge plappern.
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

mutig
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
Das mutige Kind rettete das Kätzchen vom Baum.
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

bevorzugen
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Ich bevorzuge Tee über Kaffee am Morgen.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

prinzipientreu
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
Er ist ein prinzipientreuer Führer, der immer Ehrlichkeit an erste Stelle setzt.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

Palinode
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
Der Dichter schrieb eine Palinode, um sich für seine früheren harten Worte zu entschuldigen.
C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

Billigproduktion
Meaning
a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value
Example
The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.
Der Roman wurde von Kritikern als bloße Billigproduktion abgetan.
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

etwas Falsches als etwas Wahres ausgeben; so tun als ob
Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
Er versuchte, die gefälschte Uhr als Luxusmarke auszugeben.
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

primäres Ziel
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
Das primäre Ziel der Veranstaltung war es, das Recycling zu fördern.
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

Beförderung
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
Er hoffte auf eine Beförderung im Regierungsbüro.
C2 adjective /pərˈsɪpiənt/

percipient

scharfsinnig
Meaning
Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.
Example
As a percipient critic, she recognized the deeper meaning of the play.
Als scharfsinnige Kritikerin erkannte sie die tiefere Bedeutung des Stücks.
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

flirten
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
Er war dafür bekannt, mit vielen Frauen in der Stadt zu flirten.
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

Vorsichtsmaßnahme
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
Zur Vorsicht sollten wir zusätzliches Wasser auf die Wanderung mitbringen.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

Parasit
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
Der Hund wurde gegen Darmparasiten behandelt.
C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

unterdrückt; eingeschränkt; eingesperrt
Meaning
suppressed; restrained; confined
Example
He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.
Er hatte unterdrückte Wut, die schließlich explodierte.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsədi/

prosody

Prosodie
Meaning
The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.
Example
The professor explained how prosody affects the mood of a poem.
Der Professor erklärte, wie die Prosodie die Stimmung eines Gedichts beeinflusst.
A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/

pick up

aufheben; abholen; lernen
Meaning
to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase
Example
She picked up the book from the floor.
Sie hob das Buch vom Boden auf.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

Vorrang
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
Die Vorrangstellung der Bildung kann nicht bestritten werden.
C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/

prelate

hochrangiges Mitglied des Klerus
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
Example
The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
Der Prälat hielt eine Predigt vor der Gemeinde.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

Peripherie
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
Die Soldaten waren am Rand des Lagers stationiert.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

personalisierung, anpassung
Meaning
The action of making something personal or individual; customization.
Example
Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.
Personalisierung im Marketing verbessert die Kundenbindung.
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 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

Parallelismus
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
Der Schriftsteller benutzte Parallelismus, um seinem Prosa Rhythmus zu verleihen.
C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

Paradigma
Meaning
A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.
Example
The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.
Das Paradigma der Bildung verändert sich mit digitaler Technologie.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

Sockel / Podest
Meaning
the base or support on which a statue or object stands
Example
The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.
Die Statue wurde auf einem Marmorsockel platziert.
C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

Pigmentierung
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
Übermäßiges Reiben kann Pigmentierungsprobleme verursachen.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

anstoßen
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
Sie stach ihm in den Arm, um seine Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

polemischer Angriff
Meaning
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Example
The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
Der Artikel war ein heftiger polemischer Angriff gegen die Politik der Regierung.
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

abwertend
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
Er benutzte abwertende Begriffe, um seine Gegner zu beleidigen.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

mit Paris verbunden
Meaning
relating to Paris or its people
Example
She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.
Sie trug ein pariser Stil-Kleid auf der Party.
A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

Papier, Dokument, Forschungsarbeit
Meaning
A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on.
Example
The student submitted his research paper on artificial intelligence.
Der Student reichte seine Forschungsarbeit über künstliche Intelligenz ein.
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

Aussprache
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
Ihre Aussprache französischer Wörter hat sich stark verbessert.
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

kneifen
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
Sie gab etwas Salz in die Suppe.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

teilnehmer
Meaning
People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.
Example
Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.
Teilnehmer werden atemberaubende Ausblicke genießen.
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progressiv
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
Sie hat progressive Ansichten über soziale Gerechtigkeit und Gleichheit.
B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

pessimist
Meaning
a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future
Example
Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.
Als Pessimist erwartete er immer das schlimmste Ergebnis.
B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

Plädoyer; Antrag; Entschuldigung
Meaning
an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification
Example
She made a plea for help during the emergency.
Sie machte während des Notfalls einen Antrag auf Hilfe.
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

Pugnacität
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
Der Trainer bewunderte die Pugnacität des Spielers auf dem Feld.
C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

Parteilichkeit
Meaning
an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person
Example
The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.
Der Richter wurde dafür kritisiert, in dem Fall Parteilichkeit zu zeigen.
A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

Papagei
Meaning
a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak
Example
The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.
Der bunte Papagei wiederholte alles, was die Kinder sagten.
C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

Neigung oder natürliche Tendenz
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
Er hat eine Neigung, in Geschäften Risiken einzugehen.
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

miserabel, erbärmlich, sehr klein
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
Die Leistung des Teams war im Vergleich zum letzten Jahr miserabel.
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

ausgeprägt
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
Es gibt einen ausgeprägten Unterschied zwischen den beiden Stilen.
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

Kinderarzt
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
Der Kinderarzt untersuchte das Kind sorgfältig.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

berührend, ergreifend
Meaning
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching
Example
The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.
Das Ende des Films war so berührend, dass viele im Publikum zu Tränen gerührt waren.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

Anhänger
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
Sie trug einen silbernen Anhänger um den Hals.
A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

Gefängnis
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
Er wurde für seine Verbrechen ins Gefängnis geschickt.
A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

Erlaubnis
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
Du brauchst eine Erlaubnis, um in den gesperrten Bereich zu gelangen.
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

Versprechen; Verpflichtung; Garantie;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
Er gab ein Versprechen, Geld für wohltätige Zwecke zu spenden.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

Polyarchie
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
Polyarchie erlaubt es mehreren Parteien, die Macht zu teilen.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

prehensil
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
Der Affe benutzte seinen prehensilen Schwanz, um sich vom Ast hängen zu lassen.
B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

Plantage
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
Die Zuckerrohrplantage erstreckte sich über Meilen durch das Tal.
B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

Beweis
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
Der Detektiv präsentierte den Beweis für die Schuld des Verdächtigen.
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

Besitzer
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
Der Besitzer des Landes baute ein neues Haus.
A2 noun /per/

pair

Paar
Meaning
two things of the same kind that are used together
Example
She wore a matching pair of shoes.
Sie trug ein passendes Paar Schuhe.
B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

Panik
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
Der Feueralarm verursachte Panik unter den Studenten.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Tasche
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Er steckte sein Telefon in seine Hosentasche.
B2 noun

Patriot

Patriot
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.
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

Datenbetrug durch Phishing
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
Phishing-E-Mails täuschen Menschen oft, damit sie ihre Passwörter preisgeben.
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

perforieren
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
Die Maschine kann Papierblätter perforieren, um das Reißen zu erleichtern.
B1 noun praɪd

pride

Stolz
Meaning
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
Example
Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.
Der Tag des Sieges erfüllt unsere Herzen mit Stolz.
A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

vortäuschen
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
Die Kinder täuschten vor, Superhelden zu sein.
C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

Plenitude
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
Example
The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.
Der Garten war im Frühling eine Plenität von Blumen.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

Fotometer
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete ein Fotometer, um das Licht im Labor zu messen.
A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

präsent
Meaning
existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way
Example
She presented her report to the team yesterday.
Sie hat gestern ihren Bericht dem Team präsentiert.
A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

Ort
Meaning
a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position
Example
She placed the books on the table.
Sie stellte die Bücher auf den Tisch.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

Pfau
Meaning
a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan
Example
The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.
Der prächtige Pfau breitete seine bunten Federn aus, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

liefern
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
Das Unternehmen liefert Bio-Lebensmittel an gesundheitsbewusste Kunden.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

wahrscheinlich
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass es morgen regnet, basierend auf der Wettervorhersage.
B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

pfirsich
Meaning
a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
Example
The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.
Der Pfirsich war perfekt reif und saftig, als ich hinein biss.
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.
B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

beten
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
Viele Menschen beten für den Frieden in der Welt.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

kleines Boot
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
Die Matrosen benutzten ein kleines Boot, um das Ufer zu erreichen.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

pendel
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
Der Pendel schwang vor und zurück im Inneren der Uhr.
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

Durchdringung
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
Es gab eine Pervasion der Hoffnung in der ganzen Gemeinde.
B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

persönlichkeit
Meaning
the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person
Example
She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.
Sie hat eine sehr extrovertierte und freundliche Persönlichkeit.
B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

patrouillieren
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
Die Polizei patrouilliert nachts auf den Straßen, um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

vorragen
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
Ein Nagel ragte aus dem Holzbrett hervor.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

Geiz
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
Sein Geiz zeigte sich darin, dass er jede unnötige Ausgabe vermied.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

gemäß
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
Die Entscheidung wurde gemäß den Vorschriften getroffen.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

Pirat
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
Das Piratenschiff wurde in der Nähe der Küste gesichtet.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

panoramische Aussicht
Meaning
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Example
The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.
Das Hotel bietet panoramische Ausblicke auf den Ozean.
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

Prämie
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
Du musst deine Versicherungsprämie jedes Jahr bezahlen.
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

Aussichten
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
Die Aussichten auf Wachstum sehen vielversprechend aus.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

vorbereitend; einführend; als Vorbereitung bestimmt
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Sie nahm vorbereitende Kurse vor der Abschlussprüfung.
C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

schneller, starker oder unregelmäßiger Herzschlag aufgrund von Aufregung oder einer medizinischen Erkrankung
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
Sie erlebte Palpitationen vor ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.
C1 noun ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk

probiotic

gesunde Bakterien
Meaning
Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.
Example
Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics that aid digestion.
Joghurt ist eine natürliche Quelle für Probiotika, die die Verdauung unterstützen.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

die Studie der Sprache in schriftlichen historischen Quellen; Linguistik
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
Sie widmete ihre Karriere der Philologie und forschte an alten Manuskripten.
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

Pazifischer Ozean
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
Der Pazifische Ozean ist der größte Ozean der Erde.
C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

Polygamie
Meaning
the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time
Example
Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.
Polygamie ist in vielen Ländern auf der Welt illegal.
C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

Panoplie
Meaning
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
Example
The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.
Das Museum zeigte eine Panoplie antiker Waffen.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

politisch
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
Die politische Agenda umfasste Autonomie.