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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.
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

Gewinn
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
Das Unternehmen hat in diesem Quartal einen erheblichen Gewinn erzielt.
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

beschäftigen, in Anspruch nehmen
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
Sorgen um die Zukunft beschäftigen ihn ständig.
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

Glück
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

Vorurteil
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
Sein Vorurteil zugunsten der Tradition ließ ihn Veränderungen widerstehen.
C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

Prognose
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
Die Prognose des Astrologen faszinierte das Publikum.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

schelmisch
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
Das Kind gab ein schelmisches Grinsen, bevor es das Spielzeug versteckte.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

brustmuskulatur
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
Der Athlet konzentrierte sich darauf, seine Brustmuskulatur zu stärken.
A1 noun /ˈpɛərənt/

parent

Eltern
Meaning
a mother or father of a person or animal
Example
Both of his parents are teachers.
Beide Eltern von ihm sind Lehrer.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

Polyglott
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
Sie ist ein Polyglott, fließend in Englisch, Spanisch und Bengalisch.
C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

Pragmatiker
Meaning
A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
Example
He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.
Er ist ein wahrer Pragmatiker, der Ergebnisse mehr schätzt als Ideale.
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

extrem durstig
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
Nach dem Wandern in der Wüste war er extrem durstig.
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

perpetuell
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
Sie lebte in ständiger Angst, entdeckt zu werden.
B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

Beharrlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
Seine Beharrlichkeit zahlte sich schließlich aus, als er den Job bekam.
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

Schädlinge, schädliche Tiere
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
Schädlinge können Ernten schädigen und Krankheiten verursachen.
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

falsche Eide leisten
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
Er wurde beschuldigt, während des Prozesses zu versuchen, sich selbst zu perjuren.
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

Gift
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
Der Biss der Schlange enthält tödliches Gift.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

Privileg
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
Es ist ein Privileg, mit so talentierten Menschen zu arbeiten.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

Protoplasma
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
Wissenschaftler beobachteten die Bewegung des Protoplasmas unter dem Mikroskop.
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

schnell schlagen
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
Ihr Herz begann vor Angst zu palpieren.
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 /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

vermeint
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
Er ist der vermeintliche Vater des Kindes.
B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

Profil
Meaning
a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
Example
He updated his profile on the company website.
Er hat sein Profil auf der Unternehmenswebsite aktualisiert.
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

gefallen
Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
Seine Leistung hat das Publikum erfreut.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

Proteine
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
Mageres Fleisch und Hülsenfrüchte liefern hochwertige Proteine.
A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

Seite
Meaning
one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
Example
Turn to the next page for more information.
Gehe zur nächsten Seite für weitere Informationen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

verzeihbar
Meaning
able to be forgiven; excusable
Example
His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.
Sein Fehler war verzeihbar, angesichts der schwierigen Umstände.
C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

vorsichtig; klug; weise;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
Es ist klug, Geld für die Zukunft zu sparen.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

anregen / schnell
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
Seine Rede brachte das Publikum dazu, Fragen zu stellen.
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

strategische Veränderung, Drehpunkt, Prozessänderung
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
Das Unternehmen entschloss sich, seine Geschäftsstrategie zu pivotieren.
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

Planisphäre
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
Der Astronom benutzte ein Planisphäre, um die Konstellationen zu identifizieren.
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

Schadstoffe
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
Schadstoffe tragen zur Umweltzerstörung bei.
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

wohlhabend; prosperierend;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
Das Unternehmen wurde nach der Einführung ihres neuen Produkts sehr wohlhabend.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

vorgewölbte Kiefer
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
Das Fossil zeigte eine deutlich vorgewölbte Kieferskelettstruktur.
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

Präfix; etwas am Anfang hinzufügen
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
Entwickler fügen oft Variablen mit einem Unterstrich als Präfix hinzu.
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.
A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

Nadel
Meaning
a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together
Example
She used a pin to attach the note to the board.
Sie benutzte eine Nadel, um die Notiz an das Brett zu heften.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

Vatermord
Meaning
The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Example
The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.
Das Gericht verurteilte ihn wegen Vatermordes nach dem tragischen Vorfall.
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.
B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

hauptsächlich
Meaning
for the most part; mainly
Example
She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.
Sie ist hauptsächlich verantwortlich für das Finanzmanagement.
C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

Pastoralismus, Weidewirtschaftssystem
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
Pastoralismus ist eine traditionelle Art der Viehhaltung.
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 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.
B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

Pandemie
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
Die COVID-19-Pandemie hat die Welt dramatisch verändert.
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.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

präventiv handeln
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
Die Regierung handelte schnell, um eine Finanzkrise zu verhindern.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

sprachgebrauch
Meaning
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
Example
In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.
Im rechtlichen Sprachgebrauch hat der Begriff eine andere Bedeutung.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

Priester
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
Die Soldaten nahmen an der Messe teil, die vom Priester geleitet wurde.
B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

besitzen / haben
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
Sie besitzt großes Talent in der Musik.
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

vorletzte
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
Sie beendete das vorletzte Kapitel, bevor sie ins Bett ging.
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

Physiker
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
Der Physiker erklärte den Studenten die Relativitätstheorie.
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 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

unbezahlbar; von unschätzbarem Wert
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
Der antike Schmuck ihrer Großmutter ist absolut unbezahlbar.
A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Planet

Planet
Meaning
a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
Example
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.
Mars ist der vierte Planet von der Sonne.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

Papageien-Schnabel
Meaning
a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
Example
The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.
Die Parrot-Beak-Blume hat eine einzigartige gebogene Form, die sie zu einer faszinierenden Ergänzung für jeden Garten macht.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

grube
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
Die Arbeiter gruben ein tiefes Loch, um das Fundament zu bauen.
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

Postgraduierter
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
Sie macht postgraduale Forschung in Physik.
B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

Palme
Meaning
a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
Example
The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.
Der Palmenbaum produziert süße Früchte, die wir gerne essen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

posthum
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
Der Autor erhielt einen posthumen Preis für seinen letzten Roman.
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.
A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

malen
Meaning
to apply a colored substance to a surface
Example
She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.
Sie liebt es, in ihrer Freizeit Landschaften zu malen.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

Stimmprojektion
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Eine richtige Projektion stellt sicher, dass jeder Zuhörer klar hört.
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

gewöhnlich, vom einfachen Volk
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
Sein Geschmack war ziemlich gewöhnlich, er bevorzugte einfaches Essen und Kleidung.
C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

unvernünftige Angst oder Misstrauen gegenüber anderen haben
Meaning
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
Example
She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.
Sie wurde paranoid, nachdem sie seltsame Geräusche draußen gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

Vorrang
Meaning
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
Example
Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.
In dieser Fabrik hat die Sicherheit Vorrang vor Geschwindigkeit.
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 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

Philologe
Meaning
a person who studies languages and their history
Example
The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.
Der Philologe analysierte alte Texte, um die Sprachentwicklung zu verstehen.
A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

Pizza
Meaning
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
Example
We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.
Wir haben eine große Pepperoni-Pizza zum Abendessen bestellt.
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 /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

im Zusammenhang mit Körperfunktionen und Aktivitäten
Meaning
Relating to bodily functions and activities.
Example
Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.
Übung verbessert die physiologischen Funktionen des Körpers.
C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

pomodoro
Meaning
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
Example
The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.
Die Pomodoro-Technik verbessert die Produktivität.
A2 adjective /ˈprɒpər/

proper

angemessen
Meaning
conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality
Example
He made sure to wear proper attire for the interview.
Er stellte sicher, dass er angemessene Kleidung für das Interview trug.
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.
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

flehen
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
Sie flehte um Gnade.
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

Präsentation
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
Die Präsentation des neuen Produkts wurde gut aufgenommen.
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

akzeptabel
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
Die Straße ist nach dem Sturm nur schwer passierbar.
C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

stehlen
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
Der Mitarbeiter wurde beim Stehlen von Büromaterial erwischt.
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.
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

Kartoffel
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
Sie kochte Kartoffeln zum Abendessen.
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

Vorsicht
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
Sie investierte ihr Geld mit großer Vorsicht.
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

Gang / Freundesgruppe
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
Er kam zur Party mit seiner Gang von Freunden.
C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

Nachwelt
Meaning
All future generations of people.
Example
The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.
Das Denkmal wurde zum Nutzen der Nachwelt erbaut.
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

Pfarrei
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
Die Pfarrei versammelte sich zum Sonntagsgottesdienst.
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

Kiesel
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
Er warf einen Kieselstein in den Teich und beobachtete die Wellen.
B1 verb pres

press

drücken. drücken.
Meaning
Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.
Example
Press firmly to operate the machine.
Drücken Sie fest, um die Maschine zu bedienen.
A1 verb pleɪ

play

eine Rolle spielen
Meaning
To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.
Example
Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.
Artemis wird eine entscheidende Rolle in der Mars-Exploration spielen.
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

irrationaler und persistierender Glaube, dass Menschen 'dir etwas antun wollen' oder dich ständig beobachten
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
Seine ständige Paranoia machte es schwer, jemandem zu vertrauen.
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 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

Fülle
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant
Example
The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.
Der Garten bot im Frühling eine Fülle von Blumen an.
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 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

Glück
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

Bild
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
Es gibt ein schönes Bild an der Wand.
A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

Macht
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.
Example
Power distribution ensures efficiency.
Die Machtverteilung gewährleistet Effizienz.
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

Leichentuch
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
Die Dorfbewohner bauten ein Leichentuch, um den Verstorbenen zu ehren.
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

pulverisieren
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
Die Maschine kann Steine zu Staub pulverisieren.
A2 noun /pæθ/

path

Weg
Meaning
a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
Example
She walked along the narrow path through the forest.
Sie ging den engen Weg durch den Wald.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

trinkbar
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
Die Dorfbewohner hatten keinen Zugang zu Trinkwasser.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

vorab etablieren
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
Einige Regeln wurden vorab etabliert, bevor das Treffen stattfand.
B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

schmerzhaft
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
Die Verletzung war sehr schmerzhaft, und er brauchte sofortige Pflege.
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

leidenschaftlich
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
Er ist leidenschaftlich über den Umweltschutz.
C1 noun proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ

proactive saving

proaktives Sparen
Meaning
Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs
Example
Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age.
Proaktives Sparen sichert die finanzielle Stabilität im Alter.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

pulmonal
Meaning
relating to the lungs
Example
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
Der Patient litt an einer schweren Lungeninfektion.
A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

fortschritt
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
Fortschritte in Recyclingtechnologien können die Umweltverschmutzung bekämpfen.
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

Putz, reparieren
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
Die Arbeiter verputzten die Wände, um sie glatt zu machen.
A2 noun /piːs/

peace

Frieden
Meaning
a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
Example
They hope for peace in the region.
Sie hoffen auf Frieden in der Region.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prosperieren
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Mit harter Arbeit und Entschlossenheit gelang es ihr, in ihrer Karriere zu prosperieren.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

vorläufig
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Vorbereitende Schritte sind entscheidend vor dem Hauptprojekt.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

angenehm, erfreulich
Meaning
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Example
We had a pleasant evening at the park.
Wir hatten einen angenehmen Abend im Park.
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

Pomfretfisch
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
Das Restaurant serviert köstliches Pomfret-Curry mit Reis.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

reizbar
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
Das Kind wurde reizbar, als ihm keine weiteren Süßigkeiten gegeben wurden.