B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

Platzierung oder Zuweisung

Meaning

the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job

Example

The company arranged job placement for the graduates.

Das Unternehmen organisierte die Arbeitsplatzvermittlung für die Absolventen.

B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

verlängern

Meaning

To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.

Example

A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.

Eine gesunde Ernährung hilft, die Lebenserwartung zu verlängern.

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

Piraterie

Meaning

the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material

Example

Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.

Softwarepiraterie kostet Unternehmen jährlich Milliarden von Dollar.

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

privat; vertraulich

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

Sie sprach mit ihm privat über das Thema.

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

paradies; ein Ort oder Zustand vollkommenen Glücks; ein idealer oder perfekter Ort

Meaning

heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place

Example

The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.

Die tropische Insel war wie das Paradies für die Touristen.

B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

pumpen

Meaning

to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device

Example

They pumped water from the well into the tank.

Sie pumpten Wasser aus dem Brunnen in den Tank.

B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

reichlich; in großer Menge

Meaning

abundant; existing in large quantity

Example

The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.

Die Ernte war in diesem Jahr aufgrund des guten Wetters reichlich.

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.

B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

Vorurteil

Meaning

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Example

We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.

Wir müssen gegen Vorurteile und Diskriminierung in unserer Gesellschaft kämpfen.

B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

überwiegend

Meaning

mainly; for the most part

Example

The population in the city is predominantly young.

Die Bevölkerung in der Stadt ist überwiegend jung.

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

Vorwort

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

Der Autor erklärte seine Motivation im Vorwort.

B2 noun /pæd/

pad

Pad

Meaning

a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together

Example

He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.

Er schrieb ihre Telefonnummer auf ein gelbes Pad.

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.

B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progressiv

Meaning

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

Example

She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.

Sie hat progressive Ansichten über soziale Gerechtigkeit und Gleichheit.

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.

B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

Panik

Meaning

sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety

Example

The fire alarm caused panic among the students.

Der Feueralarm verursachte Panik unter den Studenten.

B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

Partition

Meaning

The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.

Example

Partition caused unrest.

Die Partition verursachte Unruhe.

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

Psychiater

Meaning

a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Example

The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.

Der Psychiater verschrieb dem Patienten Medikamente gegen die Angst.

B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

pessimist

Meaning

a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future

Example

Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.

Als Pessimist erwartete er immer das schlimmste Ergebnis.

B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

Glück

Meaning

to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret

Example

She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.

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

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.

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.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

verspielt, lebendig

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

Welpe war sehr verspielt, lief im Garten herum.

B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

primäres Ziel

Meaning

The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.

Example

The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.

Das primäre Ziel der Veranstaltung war es, das Recycling zu fördern.

B2 verb /piːp/

peep

linsen

Meaning

to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound

Example

The child tried to peep through the keyhole.

Das Kind versuchte, durch das Schlüsselloch zu schielen.

B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

Schäler

Meaning

a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables

Example

Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.

Verwenden Sie einen Schäler, um die Kartoffelschale zu entfernen.

B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

ausschließlich

Meaning

only and completely; entirely

Example

The decision was purely based on economic factors.

Die Entscheidung basierte ausschließlich auf wirtschaftlichen Faktoren.

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.

B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

verfolgen

Meaning

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

Example

She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

Sie entschied sich, ihre Träume, Ärztin zu werden, zu verfolgen.

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.

B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

durchbohren

Meaning

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

Example

The arrow will pierce through the target.

Der Pfeil wird das Ziel durchdringen.

B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

Nachkriegszeit

Meaning

occurring or existing after a war

Example

The postwar period saw significant economic growth.

Die Nachkriegszeit erlebte ein erhebliches Wirtschaftswachstum.

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.

B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

Stimmprojektion

Meaning

The strength and range of voice when speaking.

Example

Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.

Eine richtige Projektion stellt sicher, dass jeder Zuhörer klar hört.

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 /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

irrational Angst; Abneigung

Meaning

an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something

Example

She has a phobia of spiders.

Sie hat eine Phobie vor Spinnen.

B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

vorzeitig

Meaning

Happening or done before the usual or proper time.

Example

His decision to quit the job was premature.

Seine Entscheidung, den Job zu kündigen, war vorzeitig.

B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

kneifen

Meaning

to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount

Example

She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.

Sie gab etwas Salz in die Suppe.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

bevorzugt

Meaning

more desirable or suitable; better than something else

Example

It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.

Es ist besser, den Zug zu nehmen, statt im dichten Verkehr zu fahren.

B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

Physiker

Meaning

a scientist who studies or specializes in physics

Example

The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.

Der Physiker erklärte den Studenten die Relativitätstheorie.

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

Psychologie

Meaning

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Example

Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.

Psychologie hilft uns zu verstehen, wie Menschen denken und handeln.

B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

Vorwand, Schein

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

Seine Freundlichkeit war nur ein Vorwand, um Vertrauen zu gewinnen.

B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

Schadstoffe

Meaning

A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.

Example

Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.

Schadstoffe tragen zur Umweltzerstörung bei.

B2 verb /pæt/

pat

tätscheln

Meaning

to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval

Example

She gently patted the dog on its head.

Sie tätschelte den Hund sanft auf den Kopf.

B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

schneiden

Meaning

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

Example

Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.

Gärtner schneiden die Bäume im Frühjahr, um das Wachstum zu fördern.

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 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

Pilger; Reisender

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

Der Pilger ging tagelang, um das heilige Heiligtum zu erreichen.

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

kompetent

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

Sie ist äußerst kompetent in mehreren Sprachen.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

propaganda; Gerüchte

Meaning

information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view

Example

The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.

Die Regierung nutzte Propaganda, um die öffentliche Meinung während des Krieges zu beeinflussen.

B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

öffentlich; auf offene Weise;

Meaning

in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know

Example

The company publicly announced their new policy.

Das Unternehmen kündigte seine neue Politik öffentlich an.

B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

Polsterung / Füllung

Meaning

soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space

Example

The chair had extra padding for comfort.

Der Stuhl hatte zusätzliches Polster für mehr Komfort.

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

Rezept

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

Der Arzt gab ihr ein Rezept für Antibiotika.

B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

Kochbanane

Meaning

a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating

Example

Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.

Kochbananen können frittiert, gekocht oder gebacken werden und sind ein Grundnahrungsmittel in vielen tropischen Ländern.

B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

Pult

Meaning

a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience

Example

The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.

Der Gewinner stand auf dem Podium, um die Goldmedaille zu empfangen.

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 /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

Plantage

Meaning

a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes

Example

The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.

Die Zuckerrohrplantage erstreckte sich über Meilen durch das Tal.

B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

Kollege

Meaning

noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty

Example

He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.

Er versuchte, durch den Nebel zu spähen, um seine Kollegen auf der anderen Seite zu sehen.

B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

pistole

Meaning

a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand

Example

The officer drew his pistol from the holster.

Der Offizier zog seine Pistole aus dem Holster.

B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

rentabel

Meaning

yielding profit or financial gain

Example

The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.

Das Unternehmen ist nach der Umsetzung der neuen Strategie hochgradig rentabel geworden.

B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

jemanden durch Argumentation oder Emotionen überzeugen

Meaning

The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.

Example

Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.

Effektive Persuasion ist der Schlüssel zu einer erfolgreichen Rede.

B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prosperieren

Meaning

to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters

Example

With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.

Mit harter Arbeit und Entschlossenheit gelang es ihr, in ihrer Karriere zu prosperieren.

B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

schnell springen oder tauchen; scharf fallen

Meaning

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

Example

She plunged into the swimming pool.

Sie ist ins Schwimmbad gesprungen.

B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

Verbot

Meaning

The act of forbidding something by law or authority.

Example

The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.

Die Regierung kündigte das Verbot des Rauchens an öffentlichen Orten an.

B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

Mäzen

Meaning

a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause

Example

The library is supported by generous patrons.

Die Bibliothek wird von großzügigen Mäzenen unterstützt.

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

siegen

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

Gerechtigkeit wird immer über Ungerechtigkeit siegen.

B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

Hose

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately

Example

She bought a new pair of pants for the party.

Sie kaufte eine neue Hose für die Party.

B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

Umfrage

Meaning

a survey of public opinion or voting in an election

Example

The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.

Die Umfrage ergab, dass die meisten Menschen die neue Politik bevorzugten.

B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

geneigt

Meaning

having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down

Example

He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.

Er ist dazu neigend, Fehler zu machen, wenn er müde ist.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

falsch, betrügerisch

Meaning

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

Example

He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.

Er gab ein falsches Lächeln, um seine wahren Gefühle zu verbergen.

B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

Planer

Meaning

a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks

Example

She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.

Sie benutzt einen täglichen Planer, um ihre Besprechungen zu organisieren.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

psychisch

Meaning

relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities

Example

The psychic claimed she could predict the future.

Die Hellseherin behauptete, sie könne die Zukunft vorhersagen.

B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

Versprechen; Verpflichtung; Garantie;

Meaning

a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee

Example

He made a pledge to donate money to charity.

Er gab ein Versprechen, Geld für wohltätige Zwecke zu spenden.

B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

paradieren, zur Schau stellen

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

Die Soldaten paradeten durch die Straßen am Unabhängigkeitstag.

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.

B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Anteil

Meaning

a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole

Example

The proportion of students passing the exam was high.

Der Anteil der Studenten, die die Prüfung bestanden haben, war hoch.

B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

Kanne, Krug

Meaning

a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids

Example

The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.

Die Wasserkaraffe auf dem Tisch war mit eiskalter Limonade gefüllt.

B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

Präzedenzfall

Meaning

An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.

Example

The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.

Das Urteil des Richters setzte einen neuen Präzedenzfall für ähnliche Fälle.

B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

rätselhaft

Meaning

confusing; perplexing;

Example

The scientist found the results puzzling.

Der Wissenschaftler fand die Ergebnisse rätselhaft.

B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

Pünktlichkeit

Meaning

The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.

Example

Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.

Pünktlichkeit ist eine geschätzte Eigenschaft in professionellen Umfeldern.

B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

Garnele

Meaning

a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger

Example

The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.

Der Koch bereitete ein köstliches Garnelen-Curry mit Kokosmilch zu.

B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

Dampfdrucktopf

Meaning

a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster

Example

Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.

Die Verwendung eines Dampfdrucktopfes reduziert die Kochzeit um mehr als die Hälfte.

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

psychologisch

Meaning

relating to the mind or mental processes.

Example

She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.

Sie untersuchte die psychologischen Auswirkungen von Trauma auf Kinder.

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 /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

wahrnehmen

Meaning

to become aware of or understand something through the senses

Example

I perceive a change in his attitude.

Ich nehme eine Veränderung in seiner Haltung wahr.

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.

B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

Förderer

Meaning

A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.

Example

The promoter organized a concert for the new band.

Der Förderer organisierte ein Konzert für die neue Band.

B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

vorläufig

Meaning

Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Example

Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.

Vorbereitende Schritte sind entscheidend vor dem Hauptprojekt.

B2 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.

B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

verbieten

Meaning

to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority

Example

The law prohibits smoking in public places.

Das Gesetz verbietet das Rauchen an öffentlichen Orten.

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 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

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.

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 /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

Philosoph

Meaning

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

Example

Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.

Sokrates war ein berühmter Philosoph im antiken Griechenland.

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

psychiatrie

Meaning

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

Example

She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.

Sie entschied sich, Psychiatrie zu studieren, um Menschen mit psychischen Gesundheitsproblemen zu helfen.

B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

schützend

Meaning

giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger

Example

She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.

Sie trug beim Radfahren einen schützenden Helm.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

lobenswert

Meaning

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

Example

Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.

Ihre wohltätige Arbeit ist wirklich lobenswert.

B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

Palette

Meaning

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

Example

The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.

Der Künstler mischte lebendige Farben auf seiner Palette, bevor er mit dem Malen begann.

B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

Pfarrei

Meaning

A local church community or the area served by a parish church.

Example

The parish gathered for Sunday service.

Die Pfarrei versammelte sich zum Sonntagsgottesdienst.

B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

passiv; (Grammatik) Passivform

Meaning

not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action

Example

Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.

Anstatt die Kontrolle zu übernehmen, blieb er während des Treffens passiv.

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

allmählich nachlassen

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

Die Aufregung des Events begann nach ein paar Stunden zu verblassen.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

Partnerschaft

Meaning

the state of being a partner or a group of partners

Example

Our partnership has helped both companies grow.

Unsere Partnerschaft hat beiden Unternehmen geholfen zu wachsen.

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 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

vermuten

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

Ich nehme an, dass sie bereits zur Besprechung gegangen ist.

B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

Nähe

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

Die Nähe der Schule zu ihrem Haus machte es bequem.

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

Staatsanwalt

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

Der Staatsanwalt argumentierte, dass der Angeklagte des Verbrechens schuldig war.