B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

Fotosynthese

Meaning

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Example

Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.

Pflanzen sind für das Überleben auf die Fotosynthese angewiesen.

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.

C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

Präambel

Meaning

a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document

Example

The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.

Die Präambel der Verfassung beschreibt ihre grundlegenden Prinzipien.

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 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

übermäßig optimistisch

Meaning

overly or blindly optimistic

Example

Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.

Ihre übermäßig optimistische Haltung ignorierte die offensichtlichen Probleme.

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 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.

B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

gebäck

Meaning

a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory

Example

I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.

Ich habe eine Schachtel frische Gebäck für das Frühstück gekauft.

A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

Pfeffer

Meaning

a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food

Example

I like to add pepper to my soup.

Ich mag es, Pfeffer zu meiner Suppe hinzuzufügen.

C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

Allheilmittel

Meaning

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

Example

Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.

Bildung wird oft als eine Panazee für soziale Probleme angesehen.

C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

gefährlich

Meaning

Full of danger or risk; precarious.

Example

The company is in a parlous financial state.

Das Unternehmen befindet sich in einem gefährlichen finanziellen Zustand.

C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

beschaffen

Meaning

to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty

Example

They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.

Sie schafften es, genügend Vorräte für die Expedition zu beschaffen.

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.

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.

A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

Klavier

Meaning

a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers

Example

The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.

Das kleine Mädchen übte jeden Tag eine Stunde Klavier.

B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

Phänomene

Meaning

Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.

Example

Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.

Phänomene wie Überschwemmungen stören landwirtschaftliche Systeme.

C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

pathogen

Meaning

Capable of causing disease.

Example

Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.

Einige Bakterien sind harmlos, während andere hochgradig pathogen sind.

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.

B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

kürbis

Meaning

a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh

Example

We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.

Wir haben aus einem großen Kürbis eine Kürbislaterne geschnitzt.

C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

Vorliebe

Meaning

A strong liking or preference for something.

Example

She has a predilection for classical music.

Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik.

C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

überheblich

Meaning

Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.

Example

It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.

Es war überheblich von ihm, diese Entscheidung zu treffen, ohne die anderen zu konsultieren.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polar, bezogen auf die Pole

Meaning

relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character

Example

Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.

Pinguine leben in den Polarregionen der Erde.

B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

Sammlung von Arbeiten, Proben oder Arbeitsliste

Meaning

A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.

Example

His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.

Sein Portfolio zeigte seine breite Palette an Fähigkeiten.

B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

Phänomen

Meaning

an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable

Example

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.

Das Nordlicht ist ein natürliches Phänomen.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

väterlich

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a father.

Example

He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.

Er zeigte ein väterliches Interesse an der Ausbildung des Jungen.

B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

vermutlich

Meaning

used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

Example

Presumably, he forgot to send the email.

Vermutlich hat er vergessen, die E-Mail zu senden.

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.

C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

äußerst arm

Meaning

extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly

Example

The penurious family struggled to buy food.

Die äußerst arme Familie hatte Schwierigkeiten, Essen zu kaufen.

A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

schieben

Meaning

to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against

Example

Push the button to ring the bell.

Drücken Sie den Knopf, um die Glocke zu läuten.

B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

Übertritt, Tod

Meaning

the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life

Example

The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.

Der Tod des Führers war ein großer Verlust für die Nation.

C1 noun prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

predicament

Zwickmühle

Meaning

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Example

Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.

Beide Jobs zu verlieren brachte ihn in eine finanzielle Zwickmühle.

C1 verb /per/

pare

schälen

Meaning

to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually

Example

She pared the apple before eating it.

Sie schälte den Apfel, bevor sie ihn aß.

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.

B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

palast

Meaning

a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler

Example

The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.

Die königliche Familie lebt in einem prächtigen Palast.

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.

C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

verwestend

Meaning

undergoing the process of decay; rotting

Example

The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.

Der verwesende Geruch brachte alle dazu, den Raum zu verlassen.

C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

Palimpsest

Meaning

a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form

Example

The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.

Das alte Manuskript war ein Palimpsest, das schwache Spuren von früheren Texten unter der neuen Schrift zeigte.

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.

C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

psychopathisch

Meaning

Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.

Example

The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.

Der Film porträtierte einen psychopathischen Mörder ohne jegliches Mitgefühl.

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.

C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

Wimpel

Meaning

A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.

Example

The team raised the championship pennant proudly.

Das Team hisste stolz den Wimpel der Meisterschaft.

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.

A2 verb /plænt/

plant

pflanzen

Meaning

to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly

Example

She planted roses in her garden.

Sie hat Rosen in ihrem Garten gepflanzt.

C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

pervers

Meaning

showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable

Example

He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.

Er hatte ein perverses Vergnügen daran, seine Kollegen zu verärgern.

C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

lindern

Meaning

to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause

Example

The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.

Der Arzt verschrieb Medikamente, um den Schmerz des Patienten zu lindern.

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.

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.

A2 adjective /pliːzd/

pleased

zufrieden

Meaning

feeling happy or satisfied with something

Example

She was pleased with her exam results.

Sie war mit den Ergebnissen ihrer Prüfung zufrieden.

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.

B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

verschieben

Meaning

to delay something to a later time

Example

The meeting was postponed until next week.

Das Treffen wurde auf die nächste Woche verschoben.

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.

C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

Phonologie

Meaning

the study of the sound system of a language

Example

She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.

Sie studiert Phonologie, um zu verstehen, wie Laute im Englischen funktionieren.

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.

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.

C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

Vorläufer

Meaning

Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.

Example

The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.

Die Dampfmaschine war ein Vorläufer der modernen Züge.

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.

C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

Selbstbewusstsein und Haltung

Meaning

Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.

Example

A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.

Ein guter Redner bewahrt seine Haltung unter Druck.

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 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

Volksabstimmung

Meaning

a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question

Example

The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.

Die Regierung hielt eine Volksabstimmung ab, um über die neue Verfassung zu entscheiden.

B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

Beutel

Meaning

a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items

Example

She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.

Sie bewahrte ihre Münzen in einem kleinen Lederbeutel auf.

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 /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 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

Anklage

Meaning

The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.

Example

The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.

Die Anklage brachte starke Beweise gegen den Angeklagten vor.

C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

Pluralität oder Mehrheit

Meaning

the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority

Example

In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.

Bei der Wahl gewann sie mit einer Pluralität der Stimmen.

C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

Salon, Geschäft

Meaning

A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.

Example

They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.

Sie empfingen die Gäste im vorderen Parlor.

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.

B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

Vorhersage

Meaning

a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast

Example

The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.

Die Wettervorhersage sagt, dass es morgen regnen wird.

A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

bezahlen

Meaning

to give money in exchange for goods or services

Example

I need to pay my bills on time.

Ich muss meine Rechnungen pünktlich bezahlen.

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

Sittich

Meaning

a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet

Example

The green parakeet learned to say hello.

Der grüne Sittich hat gelernt, hallo zu sagen.

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.

C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

anbieten, vorlegen

Meaning

to offer something for acceptance; to present

Example

She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.

Sie reichte ihre Hand als Zeichen der Freundschaft.

B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

Hülsenfrucht

Meaning

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

Example

Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.

Hülsenfrüchte sind eine ausgezeichnete Proteinquelle für Vegetarier.

A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

Bevölkerung

Meaning

All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.

Example

The population supported autonomy.

Die Bevölkerung unterstützte die Autonomie.

B1 verb /piːl/

peel

schälen

Meaning

to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable

Example

She peeled the mango before eating it.

Sie schälte die Mango, bevor sie sie aß.

C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

Rüssel

Meaning

The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.

Example

The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.

Der Elefant benutzte seinen Rüssel, um Nahrung zu greifen.

B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

Petition

Meaning

a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause

Example

They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.

Sie haben eine Petition unterschrieben, um die Verkehrssicherheit in der Region zu verbessern.

A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

Passagier

Meaning

A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it

Example

The bus can carry thirty passengers.

Der Bus kann dreißig Passagiere befördern.

A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

Reisepass

Meaning

an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally

Example

She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.

Sie erneuerte ihren Reisepass vor der Auslandsreise.

B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

Panne

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

Ich musste einen Platten in meinem Fahrradreifen heute Morgen reparieren.

C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

mit einem murmelnden Geräusch fließen

Meaning

To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).

Example

The brook purled softly through the meadow.

Der Bach purle sanft durch die Wiese.

B1 noun /ˈpaʊdər/

powder

Puder

Meaning

a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles

Example

She sprinkled some powder on the cake.

Sie streute etwas Pulver auf den Kuchen.

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.

B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

Pickel

Meaning

a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face

Example

She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.

Sie war wegen des Pickels auf ihrer Stirn verlegen.

C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

günstig

Meaning

giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable

Example

The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.

Das sonnige Wetter war ein günstiger Start für das Picknick.

B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

einfach

Meaning

simple or clear, without decoration or complexity

Example

She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.

Sie trug ein einfaches weißes Kleid zur Zeremonie.

C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

vorantreiben

Meaning

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

Example

Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.

Ein Mangel an angemessener Anleitung kann Jugendliche in die Kriminalität treiben.

C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

Paronyme

Meaning

Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.

Example

The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.

Die Wörter ‘effect’ und ‘effective’ sind Paronyme.

C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

hängend

Meaning

hanging down or suspended

Example

The pendent branches touched the ground.

Die hängenden Zweige berührten den Boden.

C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

mitleidserregend; traurig

Meaning

deserving pity; arousing compassion

Example

The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.

Die mitleidserregenden Schreie des verletzten Tieres rührten alle zu Tränen.

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.

A1 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

rosa

Meaning

pale red color; slightly red

Example

She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.

Sie trug ein schönes rosa Kleid auf der Party.

C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patrizier

Meaning

A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.

Example

The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.

Die Patrizierfamilien Roms übten großen Einfluss auf die Politik aus.

C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

Pretension, falsche Darstellung

Meaning

A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.

Example

His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.

Seine Pretension, ein Experte zu sein, wurde schnell entlarvt.

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.

B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Beute

Meaning

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

Example

Lions prey on zebras in the wild.

Löwen jagen Zebras in der Wildnis.

B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

stochern

Meaning

to push or prod with a finger or pointed object

Example

Don't poke me with your finger.

Stochere nicht mit deinem Finger in mir.

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

paradoxon

Meaning

A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.

Example

The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.

Das Paradoxon der Freiheit ist, dass es Regeln erfordert.

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

vorhersehbar

Meaning

able to be predicted or foreseen

Example

His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.

Seine Reaktionen waren vorhersehbar, basierend auf seinem vergangenen Verhalten.

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.

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.

A1 verb /pʊt/

put

legen

Meaning

to place something in a particular position; to move to a location

Example

Please put the book on the table.

Bitte legen Sie das Buch auf den Tisch.

C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

ein hartes magmatisches Gestein

Meaning

A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.

Example

The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.

Die alten Römer verwendeten Porphyr, um Säulen und Statuen zu machen.

C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

Experte

Meaning

An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.

Example

Political pundits debated the election results on television.

Politische Experten debattierten die Wahlergebnisse im Fernsehen.

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.

A2 verb /prəˈvaɪd/

provide

bereitstellen

Meaning

to give or supply something that is needed or wanted

Example

The teacher will provide extra materials for the students.

Der Lehrer wird zusätzliches Material für die Schüler bereitstellen.

C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

Periodizität

Meaning

The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.

Example

The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.

Die Periodizität der Mondphasen hat die Menschen seit Jahrhunderten fasziniert.

B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

Vollkommenheit

Meaning

the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence

Example

The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.

Der Künstler verbrachte Jahre damit, in seinen Gemälden Vollkommenheit zu erreichen.

C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

Plünderer

Meaning

a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder

Example

The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.

Die Plünderer plünderten das Dorf nach der Schlacht.

C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

Ahnenreihe

Meaning

the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something

Example

The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.

Der Hund hat eine Ahnenreihe, die mehrere Generationen zurückverfolgt werden kann.

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.

C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

Einführungshandbuch, Grundierung

Meaning

A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.

Example

He read a primer on programming before starting his course.

Er las ein Einführungsbuch über Programmierung, bevor er mit seinem Kurs begann.

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

Täter

Meaning

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

Example

The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.

Die Polizei hat den Täter des Verbrechens verhaftet.

C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

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.