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B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

phänomenal
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
Das Team erzielte einen phänomenalen Erfolg im Turnier.
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.
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 /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 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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

roher Reis; Reisfeld
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
Die Bauern arbeiteten hart auf den Reisfeldern während der Erntezeit.
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

Raubtier
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
Löwen sind mächtige Raubtiere in der Savanne.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

parallel
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
Die beiden Straßen verlaufen parallel zueinander über mehrere Meilen.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

Partikel
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
Staubpartikel schwebten in der Luft nahe dem Fenster.
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.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

Lichtmesswissenschaft
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
Fotometrie hilft bei der Planung effizienter Beleuchtungssysteme.
C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

verwöhnen / verwöhnen
Meaning
to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil
Example
Parents often pamper their first child.
Eltern verwöhnen oft ihr erstes Kind.
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, 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.
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

präzise lokalisieren
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
Der Detektiv konnte den genauen Standort des Verdächtigen feststellen.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

plötzlicher Ausbruch
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
Sie wurde von einem plötzlichen Lachanfall erfasst.
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

proportional
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
Die Strafe sollte proportional zum Verbrechen sein.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

Teilzeit
Meaning
working for only part of the usual working day or week
Example
She works part-time as a waitress.
Sie arbeitet als Teilzeit-Kellnerin.
B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

problematisch; verursachend Probleme
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
Die neuen politischen Änderungen sind problematisch und müssen überprüft werden.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈpɛnsəl/

pencil

Bleistift
Meaning
an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core
Example
He drew a picture with a pencil.
Er zeichnete ein Bild mit einem Bleistift.
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

ein von Säulen umgebener Balkon
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
Die römische Villa hatte einen schönen peristyl Garten.
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 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.
C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

platonisch
Meaning
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
Example
They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.
Sie haben eine platonische Freundschaft, die seit Jahren anhält.
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

ausstehend; nicht entschieden; in Bearbeitung
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
Der Antrag wartet noch auf Genehmigung.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

teilweise; zum Teil;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
Das Wetter war heute teilweise bewölkt.
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

Party
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit auf der Geburtstagsparty.
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

Öffentliches Reden
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
Öffentliche Reden sind für Führungsrollen unerlässlich.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

ansprechend
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
Sie hatte ein ansprechendes Lächeln, das jeden bezauberte.
C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

gestreift
Meaning
striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry
Example
The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.
Das Schild des Ritters war mit gestreiften roten und goldenen Streifen verziert.
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

Zustand des Schülers
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
Während seines Schülerstatus studierte er Recht unter einem senior Barrister.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

herablassend
Meaning
showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior
Example
His patronizing tone offended the audience.
Sein herablassender Ton beleidigte das Publikum.
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.
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.
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

stören
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
Das plötzliche Geräusch störte die Schüler während der Prüfung.
B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

rohr
Meaning
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
Example
The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
Der Klempner reparierte das kaputte Rohr.
B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

durchhalten
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay
Example
He persevered through many failures before succeeding.
Er persevierte trotz vieler Misserfolge, bevor er erfolgreich wurde.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

python
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
Der Python schlängelte sich fest um seine Beute.
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

Entbehrung, Mangel
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
Die Flüchtlinge litten unter großer Entbehrung während des harten Winters.
C2 adjective /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

prudish

prüde
Meaning
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Example
She was too prudish to watch the movie with her friends.
Sie war zu prüde, um den Film mit ihren Freunden zu sehen.
C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

Bauchspeicheldrüse
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
Die Bauchspeicheldrüse spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Verdauung und der Regulierung des Blutzuckers.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

kostbar
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
Dieser Ring ist sehr kostbar für meine Großmutter.
C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

Poren / sorgfältig studieren
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
Sie studierte die Dokumente stundenlang, bevor sie eine Entscheidung traf.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

die Kunst des Verlegens von Parkettböden
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
Der Handwerker spezialisierte sich auf Parkettverlegung für Luxuswohnungen.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪləm/

phylum

eine Hauptkategorie in der biologischen Klassifikation, oberhalb der Klasse und unterhalb des Reiches
Meaning
a primary category in the biological classification of organisms, above class and below kingdom
Example
Humans belong to the phylum Chordata.
Menschen gehören zum Phylum Chordata.
B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

Stanze
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
Der Zimmermann benutzte eine Stanze, um Löcher in das Leder zu machen.
C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

phonetisch
Meaning
relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation
Example
The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.
Der Lehrer unterrichtete die Schüler die phonetische Rechtschreibung schwieriger Wörter.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

gering, unbedeutend
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
Sie boten ihm einen geringen Betrag für seine Arbeit an.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

verbesserbar
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
Die menschliche Natur ist unvollkommen, aber verbesserbar.
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.
A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

Fotos
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
Fotos zu einem Familienstammbaum hinzuzufügen macht es persönlicher.
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

Verfolgung, Streben
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
Er widmete sein Leben dem Streben nach Glück.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

vorbeugen
Meaning
to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall
Example
The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.
Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um eine Krise durch die Einführung neuer Politiken zu verhindern.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

Pfaunin
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
Die Pfaunin ist weniger farbenfroh als der männliche Pfau.
C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

Das Studium und die Klassifikation von Menschen anhand ihrer Einstellungen, Bestrebungen und anderer psychologischer Kriterien
Meaning
The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.
Example
Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.
Psychographien enthüllen die Kaufmotive der Verbraucher.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

stechend
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
Der stechende Geruch von Knoblauch füllte die Küche.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

spitzgurke
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
Mutter bereitete Curry mit spitzgurke und Fisch zu.
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.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

pflücken, Mut fassen
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Sie pflückte eine Blume aus dem Garten.
C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

bekennen
Meaning
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
Example
He professes his love for classical music.
Er bekennt seine Liebe zur klassischen Musik.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

kleiner Fehler
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
Das Vergessen zu telefonieren war nur ein kleiner Fehler, kein ernsthafter Fehler.
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.
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 prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

wohlstand
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
Das Land erreichte im letzten Jahrzehnt große Wohlstand.
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.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

Schützer
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
Der Hund wurde als der Schützer der Familie gesehen.
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.
B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

veröffentlichen
Meaning
to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available
Example
The author will publish her new novel next month.
Der Autor wird seinen neuen Roman nächsten Monat veröffentlichen.
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

polarisieren
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
Die umstrittene Entscheidung hat die öffentliche Meinung in zwei gegensätzliche Gruppen geteilt.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

räuberisch/ausbeuterisch
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
Der Raubvogel stürzte sich auf seine Beute.
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

Arzt
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
Der Arzt verschrieb einige Medikamente, um die Krankheit zu behandeln.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

pestilentiell
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.
Example
The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.
Die pestilente Atmosphäre des Sumpfes machte die Menschen krank.
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

Blütenblatt
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
Jedes Blütenblatt der Gänseblümchen war weiß mit einem gelben Zentrum.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːtnər/

partner

Partner
Meaning
a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor
Example
She is my business partner in the new venture.
Sie ist meine Geschäftspartnerin in diesem neuen Unternehmen.
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

Vorratskammer
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
Sie füllte die Vorratskammer mit frischen Lebensmitteln für die Woche.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

parlamentarisch
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
Das Land hat ein parlamentarisches Regierungssystem.
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.
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.
B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

Perle
Meaning
a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry
Example
She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.
Sie trug eine schöne Perlenkette zur Hochzeit.
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.
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.
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

Placebo
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
Der Patient erhielt ein Placebo, um die Wirkung des echten Medikaments zu vergleichen.
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

verhindert
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
Das warme Klima von Bangladesch verhindert Schneefall.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

Mitleid; Sympathie;
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
Ich hatte Mitleid mit dem obdachlosen Mann im Regen.
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.
A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

Schmerz; körperliches Leiden oder emotionale Not
Meaning
physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress
Example
The patient felt severe pain in his back.
Der Patient fühlte starke Schmerzen in seinem Rücken.
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.
A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

positiv
Meaning
Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.
Example
Protons have a positive charge.
Protonen haben eine positive Ladung.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

antriebend
Meaning
Having the power to drive or push something forward.
Example
The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.
Die antreibende Kraft der Rakete hob sie vom Boden ab.
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.
C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

Verbot
Meaning
the act of forbidding something, especially by law
Example
The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.
Das Verbot von Kinderarbeit ist ein wichtiger Erfolg der Menschenrechte.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

strafend
Meaning
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Example
The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.
Das Unternehmen sah sich strafrechtlichen Maßnahmen ausgesetzt, weil es das Gesetz verletzt hatte.
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

teilweise; voreingenommen;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
Der Richter gab eine teilweise Entscheidung zugunsten des Beklagten.
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

veraltet; aus der Mode
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
Einige Trends aus dem letzten Jahrzehnt erscheinen jetzt völlig veraltet.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

Propeller
Meaning
A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.
Example
The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.
Der Propeller des Flugzeugs schnitt die Luft mit großer Geschwindigkeit.
C2 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɪɡmətɪk/

paradigmatic

paradigmatisch
Meaning
Serving as a typical example or model of something.
Example
Her success story is paradigmatic of the opportunities education can provide.
Ihre Erfolgsgeschichte ist paradigmatisch für die Chancen, die Bildung bieten kann.
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

verbreiten
Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
Wissenschaftler arbeiten daran, die Arten in Gefangenschaft zu propagieren.
C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

versteinern
Meaning
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
Example
The loud noise petrified the little child.
Der laute Lärm petrifizierte das kleine Kind.
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

Anbieter
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
Der Dienstanbieter stellt sicher, dass alle Kunden rechtzeitig Unterstützung erhalten.