A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/

photograph

Foto

Meaning

a picture made using a camera

Example

She took a photograph of the sunset.

Sie machte ein Foto vom Sonnenuntergang.

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.

B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

Glück

Meaning

the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach

Example

Good posture is important for preventing back pain.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

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.

A2 verb /prəˈduːs/

produce

produzieren

Meaning

to make, create, or manufacture something

Example

The factory produces cars.

Die Fabrik produziert Autos.

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.

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.

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.

C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

Antriebskraft

Meaning

The action of driving or pushing forward.

Example

Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.

Jet-Triebwerke liefern die Antriebskraft für Flugzeuge, um lange Distanzen zu überwinden.

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

schwer und langsam

Meaning

slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored

Example

The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.

Die schwere und langsame Vorlesung machte es den Studenten schwer, wach zu bleiben.

C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

Neigung

Meaning

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

Example

She has a penchant for collecting rare books.

Sie hat eine Neigung, seltene Bücher zu sammeln.

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.

B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

Tonhöhe, Wurf

Meaning

the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

Example

The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.

Die Tonhöhe des Sängers war während der Aufführung perfekt.

B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

Durchhaltevermögen

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

Sein Durchhaltevermögen half ihm, seine Träume zu verwirklichen.

C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

Überzeugungskraft

Meaning

The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.

Example

Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.

Ihre Überzeugungskraft überzeugte das Team, ihren Vorschlägen zu folgen.

C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

formelle Präsentation

Meaning

The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.

Example

The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.

Der Anwalt machte eine Präsentation der Beweise vor Gericht.

C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

Frauenheld

Meaning

a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs

Example

The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.

Der Politiker wurde als notorischer Frauenheld entlarvt.

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.

B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

hartnäckig

Meaning

continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period

Example

Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.

Trotz vieler Rückschläge führten ihre hartnäckigen Bemühungen zum Erfolg.

C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

proaktive Führung

Meaning

Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.

Example

Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.

Proaktive Führung sorgt für rechtzeitige Entscheidungen.

A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

Pasta

Meaning

an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets

Example

We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.

Wir hatten gestern Abend cremige Pasta zum Abendessen.

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.

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.

C1 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

Gaumen; Fähigkeit, Aromen zu unterscheiden

Meaning

the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors

Example

The chef created dishes to please every palate.

Der Koch kreierte Gerichte, um jeden Gaumen zu erfreuen.

A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

schützen

Meaning

To keep safe from harm or injury.

Example

Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.

Schütze dich vor den negativen Auswirkungen sozialer Medien.

B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

Erziehung

Meaning

The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.

Example

Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.

Effektive Erziehung hilft Kindern, Vertrauen und Unabhängigkeit zu entwickeln.

A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

vorbereiten

Meaning

to make ready; to get something ready for use

Example

She needs to prepare dinner for her family.

Sie muss das Abendessen für ihre Familie vorbereiten.

B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

perspektive

Meaning

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects

Example

From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.

Aus seiner Perspektive war die Entscheidung völlig falsch.

C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

verboten

Meaning

Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.

Example

The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.

Die verbotenen Gesetze wurden in der Region streng durchgesetzt.

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.

B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

eine Person, die zu den ersten gehört, die ein neues Gebiet erkunden oder sich dort niederlassen; jemand, der neue Ideen oder Methoden entwickelt

Meaning

a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods

Example

She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.

Sie war eine Pionierin im Bereich der Informatik.

C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

plenar

Meaning

complete in every way; fully attended or absolute

Example

The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.

Der Ausschuss hielt eine plenare Sitzung ab, um alle wichtigen Angelegenheiten zu besprechen.

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 ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

Permakultur

Meaning

The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

Example

Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.

Permakultur fördert autarke landwirtschaftliche Systeme.

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.

C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

Glück

Meaning

to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually

Example

She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

unkontrollierbares Verlangen, Dinge anzuzünden

Meaning

An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

Example

The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.

Der Verdächtige wurde mit Pyromanie diagnostiziert, nachdem wiederholte Brandstiftungsfälle aufgetreten waren.

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.

C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

pompös

Meaning

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

Example

The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.

Das Restaurant war stilvoll, aber viel zu pompös für meinen Geschmack.

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.

C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

oberflächlich

Meaning

done without much effort, interest, or thought

Example

He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.

Er nickte oberflächlich und ging weiter.

C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

spähen / sich einmischen

Meaning

to look closely into something; to try to find out private information

Example

She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.

Sie versuchte, in das Privatleben ihres Nachbarn einzudringen.

C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

ärgern

Meaning

To annoy or irritate someone.

Example

His constant interruptions really peeve me.

Seine ständigen Unterbrechungen nerven mich wirklich.

C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

proliferieren

Meaning

To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.

Example

Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.

Startups neigen dazu, in einer florierenden Wirtschaft schnell zu proliferieren.

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.

B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

vergehen

Meaning

To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

Example

Many soldiers perished in the war.

Viele Soldaten sind im Krieg gefallen.

C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

produktiv

Meaning

Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.

Example

The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.

Der Autor ist produktiv, er hat über 30 Bücher geschrieben.

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 /plʌɡ/

plug

Stecker

Meaning

a device used to connect or block an opening

Example

She inserted the plug into the socket.

Sie steckte den Stecker in die Steckdose.

B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

pathetisch; erbärmlich

Meaning

arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate

Example

His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.

Seine pathologische Entschuldigung machte die Sache noch schlimmer.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

sympathisch

Meaning

having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly

Example

The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.

Der neue Lehrer ist sehr sympathisch und leicht anzusprechen.

C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

der abgerundete Knopf am Griff eines Schwertes oder Sattels

Meaning

the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle

Example

He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.

Er griff das Schwert fest am Pommel.

B1 noun ˈplænɪŋ

planning

Planung

Meaning

The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government authority.

Example

Effective planning ensures better waste management.

Eine effektive Planung gewährleistet eine bessere Abfallwirtschaft.

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 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.

A2 adjective, noun /ˈplæstɪk/

plastic

Plastik

Meaning

a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped

Example

These containers are made of durable plastic.

Diese Behälter sind aus haltbarem Plastik gemacht.

C2 adjective /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/

pyrotechnic

pyrotechnisch

Meaning

Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.

Example

The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve.

Die Stadt feierte mit einer großen pyrotechnischen Darbietung am Silvesterabend.

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 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

rätselhaft

Meaning

confusing; perplexing;

Example

The scientist found the results puzzling.

Der Wissenschaftler fand die Ergebnisse rätselhaft.

B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

Vorgänger

Meaning

a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing

Example

The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.

Der neue Manager lernte aus den Fehlern seines Vorgängers.

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.

C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

eine Person, die Frauen liebt oder bewundert

Meaning

a person who loves or admires women

Example

As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.

Als bekannter Philogynist setzte er sich für die Bildung von Frauen ein.

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.

C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

Schützling

Meaning

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person

Example

The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.

Der junge Künstler war der Schützling eines berühmten Malers.

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 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

Probität

Meaning

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

Example

The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.

Der Richter wurde für seine Integrität und Probität bewundert.

C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

praktikabel

Meaning

able to be done or put into practice successfully

Example

The plan is not practicable without more resources.

Der Plan ist nicht praktikabel ohne mehr Ressourcen.

C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

postulieren

Meaning

to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion

Example

Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.

Wissenschaftler postulieren, dass Leben auf anderen Planeten existiert.

B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

Verleger

Meaning

a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers

Example

The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.

Der Verleger beschloss, 10.000 Exemplare des neuen Romans zu drucken.

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.

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

philosophie

Meaning

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.

Ihre Philosophie betont Freundlichkeit und Empathie.

B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

politisch

Meaning

in a way that relates to politics or government

Example

The country is politically divided between two major parties.

Das Land ist politisch zwischen zwei großen Parteien geteilt.

A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

Prinz

Meaning

a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality

Example

The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.

Der Prinz wandte sich an seinem Geburtstag an die Nation.

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.

C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

Gespräch

Meaning

a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms

Example

The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.

Die Generäle trafen sich, um über die Bedingungen der Kapitulation zu verhandeln.

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

Paket; Paket Landstück

Meaning

an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land

Example

The postman delivered a parcel to our door.

Der Postbote lieferte ein Paket an unsere Tür.

C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

wahrnehmbar

Meaning

Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.

Example

The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.

Die Veränderungen im Winterwetter sind in ländlichen Gebieten wahrnehmbar.

C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

vorhersagen

Meaning

To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.

Example

Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.

Experten versuchten, das Ergebnis der Wahl vorherzusagen.

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.

A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

Telefon

Meaning

a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages

Example

I need to charge my phone.

Ich muss mein Telefon aufladen.

C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

Pointe finale

Meaning

The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.

Example

Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.

Alle lachten laut über den Pointe finale seines Witzes.

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

vorherrschend

Meaning

Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.

Example

The predominant color in the painting is blue.

Die vorherrschende Farbe in dem Bild ist Blau.

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 /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

eigenartig; seltsam; ungewöhnlich

Meaning

strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to

Example

She has a peculiar way of speaking.

Sie hat eine eigenartige Art zu sprechen.

B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

personenbezogene Daten

Meaning

Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data

Example

Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.

Die Sicherung persönlicher Daten ist in der digitalen Ära entscheidend.

C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

steil oder plötzlich

Meaning

Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.

Example

The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.

Die Wanderer hatten Schwierigkeiten, den steilen Abhang hinaufzusteigen.

C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

Geburt

Meaning

The act of giving birth; childbirth.

Example

The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.

Der Arzt erklärte den Studenten die Phasen der Geburt.

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.

C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

polemisch

Meaning

relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech

Example

She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.

Sie schrieb einen polemischen Artikel, der traditionelle Überzeugungen herausforderte.

B1 noun /preɪz/

Praise

Lob

Meaning

words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration

Example

The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.

Der Lehrer lobte die Schüler für ihre harte Arbeit.

A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

photographer

Fotograf

Meaning

a person who takes photographs professionally

Example

The photographer captured the beauty of nature.

Der Fotograf hat die Schönheit der Natur eingefangen.

B1 noun /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.

C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

bevölkerungsreich

Meaning

having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people

Example

China is the most populous country in the world.

China ist das bevölkerungsreichste Land der Welt.

A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

präsident

Meaning

the elected head of a republican state

Example

The president addressed the nation last night.

Der Präsident hielt gestern Abend eine Ansprache an die Nation.

C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

Poetik, Theorie der Dichtung

Meaning

the study or theory of poetry and its principles

Example

He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.

Er schrieb ein Buch über Poetik, das die Kunst des Verses erklärte.

C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

Plastizität, Anpassungsfähigkeit

Meaning

the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability

Example

The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.

Die Plastizität des Gehirns ermöglicht es ihm, sich nach einer Verletzung anzupassen.

C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

schnüren

Meaning

to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles

Example

She puckered her lips before kissing the child.

Sie schnürte ihre Lippen, bevor sie das Kind küsste.

C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

Allrounder

Meaning

a person with knowledge of many different subjects

Example

Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.

Leonardo da Vinci war ein wahrer Allrounder, der in Kunst, Wissenschaft und Ingenieurwesen hervorragend war.

C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

Politik, Regierungssystem

Meaning

an organized society or form of government

Example

The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.

Die antike griechische Politik hatte ein System von Stadtstaaten.

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 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.

C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Lieferant

Meaning

a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information

Example

He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.

Er ist ein bekannter Lieferant feiner Weine.

C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

Falle, Schwierigkeit

Meaning

a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty

Example

Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.

Investoren müssen sich der Fallen des Marktes bewusst sein.

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.

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.

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 /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

Präsidentschaft

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

Er wurde 2020 zum Präsidenten gewählt.

C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

Nachschrift

Meaning

an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature

Example

She added a brief postscript to thank him again.

Sie fügte eine kurze Nachschrift hinzu, um ihm erneut zu danken.

C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

Gefieder

Meaning

the feathers covering a bird's body

Example

The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.

Das Pfauenplumage war lebendig und auffällig.

A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

Ananas

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown

Example

She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.

Sie fügte frische Ananas zum Obstsalat hinzu.

C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

Peregrination

Meaning

A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.

Example

Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.

Ihre Peregrination durch Asien dauerte zwei Jahre.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

Pessimismus

Meaning

Verfahren

Meaning

An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.

Example

The proceedings discussed language issues.

Die Verhandlungen diskutierten Sprachprobleme.