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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.
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.
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

Papyrus
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
Das alte Pergament wurde auf Papyrus geschrieben.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

Vergünstigung
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
Der Firmenwagen war eine der Vergünstigungen seiner Führungsposition.
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

pragmatisch
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
Er nahm einen pragmatischen Ansatz zur Lösung der Finanzkrise.
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

Pragmatismus
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
Sein Pragmatismus half, die Finanzkrise zu lösen.
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

machtlos
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
Sie fühlte sich machtlos gegen das ungerechte System.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

pentagramm
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
Der Zauberer zog ein Pentagramm auf den Boden als Teil des Rituals.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

möglich
Meaning
able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible
Example
It is possible to learn a new language at any age.
Es ist möglich, eine neue Sprache in jedem Alter zu lernen.
B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

bewahren
Meaning
to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay
Example
We must preserve our natural environment.
Wir müssen unsere natürliche Umwelt bewahren.
C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

präzedenz
Meaning
Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.
Example
The court’s decision has precedential value.
Die Entscheidung des Gerichts hat einen präzedenzwert.
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

nachmittags
Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
Die Sitzung ist um 15:00 Uhr geplant.
C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

informelles Treffen
Meaning
an informal meeting or conference to discuss something
Example
The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.
Das Team hielt vor der Präsentation ein schnelles informelles Treffen ab.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

fassbar
Meaning
capable of being grasped or seized
Example
The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.
Das Werkzeug hat einen fassbaren Griff, der die Sicherheit verbessert.
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

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

prevalence

prävalenz
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
Die Prävalenz von Altersproblemen erfordert sofortige Aufmerksamkeit.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

perfekt
Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
Sie hat die Aufgabe perfekt erledigt.
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.
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

pflaume
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
Die lila pflaume war saftig und lecker.
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

eine große, weiche Feder oder etwas, das einer Feder ähnelt
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
Der Soldat trug eine rote Feder auf seinem Helm.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

painting

Gemälde
Meaning
a picture or design made using paint
Example
The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist.
Das Gemälde an der Wand wurde von einem berühmten Künstler geschaffen.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

wohlwollend
Meaning
showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable
Example
She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre wohltätigen Aktivitäten in der Stadt.
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 /plaɪt/

Plight

Notlage; schwierige Situation
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
Die Flüchtlinge befanden sich in einer verzweifelten Notlage.
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 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

Prärie
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
Die Bisons zogen frei über die Prärie.
B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

blass; schwach; fahl
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
Sie sah blass aus, nachdem sie eine Woche lang krank gewesen war.
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
Die Plausibilität seiner Erklärung überzeugte die Jury.
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.
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

professor
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
Der Professor erklärte die Theorie klar.
B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

poetisch
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
Ihre Rede hatte einen poetischen Rhythmus, der das Publikum fesselte.
C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

Veranlagung
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
Genetische Faktoren können die Prädisposition einer Person zu Krankheiten beeinflussen.
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

tiefgreifend
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
Die Rede hatte einen tiefgreifenden Einfluss auf das Publikum.
B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

pflügen
Meaning
to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty
Example
The farmer ploughs the field every spring.
Der Bauer pflügt das Feld jeden Frühling.
C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

schwitzen
Meaning
To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
Example
He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.
Er begann zu schwitzen, nachdem er 10 Minuten lang gelaufen war.
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

Lähmung
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
Der Unfall ließ ihn mit einer Paralyse in den Beinen zurück.
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

auf Wahrscheinlichkeit basierend
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
Das Modell folgt einem probabilistischen Ansatz für Vorhersagen.
B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

Prozentsatz
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
Der Prozentsatz der Studenten, die die Prüfung bestanden haben, war hoch.
C1 adjective /priˈɛmptɪv/

preemptive

präventiv
Meaning
Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.
Example
The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.
Die Regierung ergriff präventive Maßnahmen zur Bekämpfung der Inflation.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

pompös; prätentiös; übermäßig großartig
Meaning
showing off; pretentious; overly grand
Example
His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
Seine pompöse Haltung nervte alle bei dem Treffen.
B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

derzeit; bald; in Kürze
Meaning
at the present time; soon; in a little while
Example
The doctor will see you presently.
Der Arzt wird dich bald sehen.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

prominent
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
Er ist ein prominenter Führer in der Gemeinschaft.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

durchlässig
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
Die dünne Wand war leicht durchlässig.
C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

veröffentlichen
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
Die Regierung veröffentlichte neue Datenschutzregelungen.
A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

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

precede

vorangehen
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
Eine kurze Einführung geht jedem Kapitel voraus.
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.
C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

Vorrang
Meaning
The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.
Example
The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.
Die Vorrangstellung des Online-Shoppings hat den Einzelhandel für immer verändert.
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

säubern
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
Der neue Führer versprach, die Korruption aus der Regierung zu säubern.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

Geduld
Meaning
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Example
Patience is essential when chasing big goals.
Geduld ist entscheidend, wenn man große Ziele verfolgt.
C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

Glück
Meaning
a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice
Example
The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

Schwangerschaft
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
Ihre Schwangerschaft wurde sorgfältig von ihrem Arzt überwacht.
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

Priorisierung
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
Eine effektive Priorisierung stellt sicher, dass Ressourcen effizient genutzt werden.
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

Reinheit; Sauberkeit; Freiheit von Verschmutzung
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
Die Reinheit des Bergwassers war bemerkenswert.
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

bestrafen
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
Der Lehrer wird Schüler bestrafen, die schummeln.
B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

Personal
Meaning
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
Example
The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.
Das Unternehmen stellt mehr Personal für seine neue Filiale ein.
B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

Einfluss von Gleichaltrigen
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
Der Einfluss von Gleichaltrigen kann das Verhalten von Jugendlichen erheblich prägen.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

fällig
Meaning
required to be paid; owed as a debt
Example
The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
Der Betrag ist innerhalb von dreißig Tagen nach Rechnungsdatum fällig.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

Veruntreuung
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
Der Minister trat zurück, nachdem er der Veruntreuung beschuldigt wurde.
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.
C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

Pentathlon
Meaning
An athletic contest featuring five different events.
Example
She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.
Sie trainierte hart, um im modernen Pentathlon zu konkurrieren.
B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

verschmutzt
Meaning
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
Example
Polluted air causes severe health problems.
Verschmutzte Luft verursacht schwere Gesundheitsprobleme.
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 /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

Parallelismus
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
Der Schriftsteller benutzte Parallelismus, um seinem Prosa Rhythmus zu verleihen.
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

philosophisch
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
Sie behielt während der Krise eine ruhige und philosophische Haltung bei.
C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

eine übermäßige Menge
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
She has a plethora of books on her shelf.
Sie hat eine übermäßige Menge an Büchern auf ihrem Regal.
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

Privatisierung
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
Die Privatisierung staatlicher Unternehmen erhöhte die Effizienz.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

übernatürlich
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
Sie hatte eine preternatürliche Fähigkeit, in jeder Krise ruhig zu bleiben.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

schuldig
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
Der Richter erklärte den schuldig befundenen Beamten für untragbar im Amt.
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.
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 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

polarisiert
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
Die Debatte polarisierte die Gemeinschaft über das Thema Klimawandel.
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

übermäßige Raffinesse
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
Die Preciosität des Autors machte den Roman für einige Leser schwer lesbar.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

mittellos; extrem arm; völlig ohne Geld
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
Nachdem er seinen Job verloren hatte, wurde er mittellos.
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

allgegenwärtig
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
Allgegenwärtige Technologie ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil des täglichen Lebens geworden.
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

punjabi
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
Er trug einen weißen Punjabi zur Festivalfeier.
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.
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.
C2 noun /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

Glück
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

spitzhacke
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
Der Bergmann benutzte eine Spitzhacke, um die felsige Oberfläche zu durchbrechen.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

voreingenommen
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Er war voreingenommen gegenüber Menschen aus anderen Regionen.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

Programmierung
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
Er lernt seit mehreren Monaten Programmierung.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

Töpfer
Meaning
a person who makes pottery
Example
The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.
Der Töpfer formte den Ton auf dem Drehrad.
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

Vorsichtsmaßnahme
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
Zur Vorsicht sollten wir zusätzliches Wasser auf die Wanderung mitbringen.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

pünktlich
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
Sie kommt immer pünktlich zu den Besprechungen.
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

verfolgen
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
Der Anwalt entschied sich, den Fall nach dem Sammeln ausreichender Beweise zu verfolgen.
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 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

schädlich, verderblich
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
Die schädlichen Auswirkungen des Rauchens sind gut dokumentiert.
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

Schönheitswettbewerb
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
Sie gewann den ersten Platz im Schönheitswettbewerb
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

unbedeutend, trivial
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
Er beschwerte sich über die trivialen Details des Vertrags.
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.
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 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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

Priorat
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
Das alte Priorat wurde in ein Museum umgewandelt.
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

verlängert
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
Moderne Medizin hat die Lebenserwartung verlängert.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

reizbar
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
Das Kind wurde reizbar, als ihm Süßigkeiten verweigert wurden.
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

Fülle
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
Der Frühling brachte eine Fülle von Wildblumen ins Tal.
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

besonders
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
Sie ist besonders an italienischem Essen interessiert.
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.
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.
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

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

preferential

bevorzugt
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
Mitglieder erhalten im Club bevorzugte Behandlung.
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

Vorsprung
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
Der Leuchtturm stand auf einem Vorsprung mit Blick auf das Meer.
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

verlängern
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
Die Verhandlungen wurden über mehrere Monate hinweg verlängert.
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

Kinderarzt
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
Der Kinderarzt untersuchte das Kind sorgfältig.
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

Polarität
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
Die Polarität zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien wird immer stärker.
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.
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.
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.