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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.
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

physikalisch
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
Physische Komponenten bilden die Grundlage des Systems.
C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

halbinselartig
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a peninsula.
Example
The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.
Die halbinselartige Region ist auf drei Seiten von Wasser umgeben.
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.
A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

pfanne
Meaning
a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods
Example
Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.
Erhitzen Sie das Öl in einer großen Pfanne, bevor Sie das Gemüse hinzufügen.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

Antriebsmittel
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
Die Rakete verwendet ein flüssiges Antriebsmittel, um in den Weltraum zu starten.
B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

Pseudonym
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
Example
Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain war das Pseudonym von Samuel Clemens.
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

Vorsicht
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
Sie investierte ihr Geld mit großer Vorsicht.
A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

Haustier
Meaning
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure
Example
My dog is my favorite pet.
Mein Hund ist mein Lieblingshaustier.
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

rätselhaft
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
Der Wissenschaftler fand die Ergebnisse rätselhaft.
A1 verb pleɪ

play

eine Rolle spielen
Meaning
To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.
Example
Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.
Artemis wird eine entscheidende Rolle in der Mars-Exploration spielen.
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 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.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪtri/

poetry

dichtung
Meaning
a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas
Example
She loves reading poetry in her free time.
Sie liebt es, in ihrer Freizeit Dichtung zu lesen.
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.
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

kaufen
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
Ich muss Lebensmittel für die Woche kaufen.
A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

Papa
Meaning
an informal or affectionate term for one’s father
Example
Papa is picking me up from school today.
Papa holt mich heute von der Schule ab.
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

fördern
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Die Förderung praktischer Bildung stellt die Entwicklung von Fähigkeiten sicher.
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

Papaya
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
Papaya ist reich an Vitaminen und sehr gut für die Gesundheit.
A1 noun /ˈpɜːrsən/

person

Person
Meaning
an individual human being
Example
She is a kind person who always helps others.
Sie ist eine nette Person, die immer anderen hilft.
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

Pazifischer Ozean
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
Der Pazifische Ozean ist der größte Ozean der Erde.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

kleines Boot
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
Die Matrosen benutzten ein kleines Boot, um das Ufer zu erreichen.
B2 noun

Patriot

Patriot
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

mehrfarbig
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
Die piebald Katze hatte schwarze und weiße Flecken auf ihrem Körper.
B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

tempo
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
Sie ging in langsamem Tempo.
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

potenzieren
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
Koffein kann die Wirkung einiger Medikamente potentiieren.
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.
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

dick oder rund
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
Die Katze war dick und gut genährt.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

prehensil
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
Der Affe benutzte seinen prehensilen Schwanz, um sich vom Ast hängen zu lassen.
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

die Person, der etwas als Sicherheit übereignet wurde
Meaning
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
Example
The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.
Die Bank ist der Pfandgläubiger des Collaterals, bis das Darlehen zurückgezahlt wird.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

Prozession; Umzug;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
Die Hochzeitsprozession ging langsam zur Kirche.
B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

prävention
Meaning
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Example
Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.
Die Prävention des Faschismus sichert die Demokratie.
C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

von größter Bedeutung
Meaning
more important than anything else; supreme
Example
Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.
Sicherheit hat in dieser Fabrik von größter Bedeutung.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

Stachelschwein
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
Das Stachelschwein hob seine Stacheln, als es bedroht wurde.
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

Strafe
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
Der Student erhielt eine Strafe für das Schummeln bei der Prüfung.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

relevant
Meaning
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Example
She asked a pertinent question during the meeting.
Sie stellte während des Treffens eine relevante Frage.
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 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.
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

Streich
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
Sie haben während der Party einen harmlosen Streich mit ihrem Freund gespielt.
C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

Immergrün
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
Lila Immergrün bedeckten wunderschön den Gartenboden.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

extreme Armut
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
Er wuchs in Armut auf, wurde aber später im Leben erfolgreich.
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

auf seltsame Weise; auf ungewöhnliche Weise
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
Sie zog sich auf eine seltsame Weise für das formelle Abendessen an, trug helle Farben und ungewöhnliche Muster.
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.
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

beschäftigen, in Anspruch nehmen
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
Sorgen um die Zukunft beschäftigen ihn ständig.
B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

richtig
Meaning
in the correct or suitable manner
Example
He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.
Er hat die Aufgabe richtig ausgeführt, um Fehler zu vermeiden.
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.
B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

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

permutation

Permutation
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
Das Puzzle kann gelöst werden, indem alle möglichen Permutationen der Kacheln ausprobiert werden.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

pestilentiell
Meaning
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
Example
The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.
Der pestilente Geruch des Mülls erfüllte die Straße.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

nachdenklich
Meaning
Engaged in deep or serious thought.
Example
She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.
Sie sah nachdenklich aus, als sie aus dem Fenster starrte.
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 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.
B1 noun /priːst/

priest

Priester
Meaning
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies
Example
The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.
Der Priester segnete die Gemeinde während des Sonntagsgottesdienstes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /pen stænd/

Pen stand

Stifthalter
Meaning
a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized
Example
He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk.
Er organisierte seine Stifte im Stifthalter auf seinem Schreibtisch.
C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

Falte
Meaning
a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself
Example
She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.
Sie fügte einen Faltensaum am Rock hinzu, um zusätzliches Volumen zu erzielen.
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 /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

prosperierend / ruhmreich
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
Er erinnerte sich oft an die glorreichen Tage seiner Jugend.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

Almosen
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
Sie arbeitete lange Stunden für ein Almosen.
A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

malen
Meaning
to apply a colored substance to a surface
Example
She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.
Sie liebt es, in ihrer Freizeit Landschaften zu malen.
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.
A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/

pick up

aufheben; abholen; lernen
Meaning
to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase
Example
She picked up the book from the floor.
Sie hob das Buch vom Boden auf.
C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

der Punkt in der Umlaufbahn des Mondes oder eines Satelliten, der der Erde am nächsten ist
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
Der Mond erschien während seines Perigeums viel größer.
C2 adjective ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

perspicacious

perspicaz
Meaning
Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.
Example
The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.
Die scharfsinnige Natur des Detektivs half, das Rätsel zu lösen.
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 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

produktiv
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
Das Arbeiten von zu Hause aus hat mich produktiver gemacht als je zuvor.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

Polykratie
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
Das Land erlebte nach den Dezentralisierungsreformen eine Polykratie.
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 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

Verschwendung
Meaning
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
Example
His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.
Seine Verschwendung von Geld führte ihn in den Bankrott.
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

Bezirk
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
Sie ging, um in ihrem lokalen Bezirk abzustimmen.
C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

prokrastinieren, aufschieben, vertagen
Meaning
To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Example
He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.
Er neigt dazu, zu prokrastinieren, wenn er schwierige Aufgaben angeht.
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 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.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

peripherisch
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Example
The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.
Die Stadt liegt im äußeren Bereich der Stadt.
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

Bauer
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Der Bauer arbeitete hart auf den Feldern von der Morgendämmerung bis zum Sonnenuntergang.
B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

sich sehnen
Meaning
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
Example
He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.
Nachdem er ins Ausland gezogen war, sehnte er sich sehr nach seiner Heimatstadt.
C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

Glück
Meaning
To travel or wander from place to place.
Example
He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

verhindern
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
Starker Regen verhinderte die Möglichkeit eines Picknicks.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

biegsam
Meaning
easily bent or flexible; adaptable
Example
The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.
Das Metall ist ausreichend biegsam, um in Schmuck geformt zu werden.
C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

Profundität oder tiefe Einsicht
Meaning
Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.
Example
The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.
Die Profundität seiner Worte hinterließ einen bleibenden Eindruck.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Haferbrei
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Sie aß eine Schale Haferbrei zum Frühstück.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

Obduktion
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
Der Arzt führte eine Obduktion am Körper durch.
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.
C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

austrocknen
Meaning
to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
Example
The scorching sun began to parch the fields.
Die sengende Sonne begann, die Felder auszutrocknen.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

behaupten
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
Das Dokument gibt vor, ein offizieller Regierungsbericht zu sein.
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 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

veranlassen
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
Seine Gene können ihn eher dazu bringen, an Diabetes zu erkranken.
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.
B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

predigen
Meaning
to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
Example
The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.
Der Pastor predigte über Vergebung und Güte.
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

pension
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
Nach der Pensionierung erhält er eine monatliche Rente von der Firma.
C2 noun /pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

Perambulator

Kinderwagen
Meaning
a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram
Example
She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully.
Sie schob den Perambulator durch den Park, während das Baby friedlich schlief.
A2 noun /ˈpjuːpəl/

pupil

Schüler; Pupille
Meaning
a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light
Example
The pupil listened carefully to the teacher during class.
Der Schüler hörte dem Lehrer aufmerksam zu.
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

priorisieren
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
Priorisieren Sie Ihre Aufgaben, um effizient zu bleiben.
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

Pavillon
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
Die Hochzeitsfeier fand in einem dekorierten Pavillon statt.
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

die Tiefe messen oder genau untersuchen
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
Sie benutzten eine Linie, um die Tiefe des Sees zu messen.
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

vorausplanen
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
Der Verdächtige wurde beschuldigt, das Verbrechen im Voraus geplant zu haben.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

vorausschauend
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
Sie war vorausschauend, indem sie Geld für die Ausbildung ihrer Kinder sparte.
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

pest
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
Die mittelalterliche Stadt wurde von einer Pest verwüstet.
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 /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

Schützer
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
Der Hund wurde als der Schützer der Familie gesehen.
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

vermutet
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
Sie ist die vermutete Kandidatin für die Partei.
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.
C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

Pastiche
Meaning
a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre
Example
The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.
Der Film war ein cleveres Pastiche der Detektivfilme der 1950er Jahre.
B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

präventiv; entwickelt, um etwas zu verhindern
Meaning
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
Example
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
Regelmäßige Bewegung ist eine präventive Maßnahme gegen Herzkrankheiten.
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.
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 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

präsidial
Meaning
relating to a president or presidency
Example
The presidential election is scheduled for next month.
Die Präsidentschaftswahlen sind für nächsten Monat angesetzt.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

Seele / Geist
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
Der Roman erkundet die Tiefen der menschlichen Psyche.
A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

vielleicht; möglicherweise;
Meaning
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
Example
It will possibly rain tomorrow.
Es könnte morgen vielleicht regnen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

traurig, klagend
Meaning
expressing sadness or sorrow
Example
He raised a plaintive cry for help.
Er erhob einen klagenden Hilferuf.
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

Prädikat / basieren auf
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
Seine Theorie basiert auf solider Forschung.
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

beliebt
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
Dieses Restaurant ist bei jungen Leuten sehr beliebt.
A2 noun ˈprəʊ.ses

process

prozess
Meaning
A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
Example
Recruitment involves a three-stage process.
Die Rekrutierung umfasst einen dreistufigen Prozess.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

prophylaktisch
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine prophylaktische Behandlung zur Vorbeugung einer Infektion.