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 /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 /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 /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 pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

Perspektive

Meaning

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

Example

New perspectives enhance understanding.

Neue Perspektiven fördern das Verständnis.

B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

parallel

Meaning

side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding

Example

The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

Die beiden Straßen verlaufen parallel zueinander über mehrere Meilen.

B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

Demonstrant

Meaning

a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration

Example

The protester spoke passionately about the cause.

Der Demonstrant sprach leidenschaftlich über die Sache.

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, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

Premierminister / führend

Meaning

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

Example

The French premier addressed the nation.

Der französische Premierminister adressierte die Nation.

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 prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

Bestimmungen

Meaning

A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.

Example

Provisions must align with public aspirations.

Die Bestimmungen müssen mit den öffentlichen Bestrebungen übereinstimmen.

B2 noun plɒt

plot

Handlung

Meaning

The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.

Example

The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.

Die Handlung von 'A Tale of Two Cities' ist intensiv und packend.

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 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 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 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 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 /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

Zeitschrift

Meaning

a magazine or journal published at regular intervals

Example

She subscribed to a science periodical.

Sie abonnierte eine wissenschaftliche Zeitschrift.

B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

patriotisch

Meaning

showing love for one's country

Example

The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.

Die patriotischen Bürger feierten den Unabhängigkeitstag mit großer Begeisterung.

B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

schmerzfrei

Meaning

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

Example

Modern methods ensure painless treatment.

Moderne Methoden gewährleisten eine schmerzfreie Behandlung.

B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

angenehm, erfreulich

Meaning

giving pleasure or enjoyment

Example

Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.

Ein gutes Buch zu lesen ist eine angenehme Tätigkeit.

B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

Requisit

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

Der Schauspieler hat sein Requisit auf der Bühne vergessen.

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.

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 /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

vielversprechend

Meaning

showing signs of future success or potential

Example

She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.

Sie ist eine vielversprechende junge Wissenschaftlerin mit großartigen Ideen.

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

Meaning

Important, famous, or easily noticeable.

Example

He is a prominent leader in the community.

Er ist ein prominenter Führer in der Gemeinschaft.

B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

präsentabel; geeignet, in der Öffentlichkeit gesehen zu werden

Meaning

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

Example

Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.

Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie für das Vorstellungsgespräch präsentabel aussehen.

B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

Flicken

Meaning

a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different

Example

She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.

Sie nähte einen Flicken über das Loch in ihrer Jeans.

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 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 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

psychiatrisch

Meaning

relating to mental illness or its treatment

Example

The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.

Das psychiatrische Krankenhaus bietet Pflege für Menschen mit schweren Erkrankungen.

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 /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 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 /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.

B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

prospektiv

Meaning

likely or expected to happen in the future; potential

Example

The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.

Das Unternehmen wird nächste Woche mit potenziellen Kunden sprechen.

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

Pirat

Meaning

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally

Example

The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.

Das Piratenschiff wurde in der Nähe der Küste gesichtet.

B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

proaktiv

Meaning

Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.

Example

Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.

Proaktive Strategien sind notwendig, um mit der Knappheit umzugehen.

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

Protokoll

Meaning

an official procedure or system of rules

Example

The security team followed strict protocol during the event.

Das Sicherheitsteam folgte während der Veranstaltung einem strengen Protokoll.

B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

Spiele zur Bestimmung des Champions

Meaning

a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams

Example

The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.

Das Team qualifizierte sich für die Playoffs nach einer starken Saison.

B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

reinigen

Meaning

to make clean or pure; to remove impurities

Example

This filter will purify the water effectively.

Dieser Filter wird das Wasser effektiv reinigen.

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 /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

Wahrscheinlichkeit

Meaning

the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur

Example

There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.

Es gibt eine hohe Wahrscheinlichkeit für Regen morgen.

B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

Wahrnehmung, Verständnis

Meaning

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

Example

Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.

Unsere Wahrnehmung der Situation wurde durch unsere früheren Erfahrungen geprägt.

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 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

Kiesel

Meaning

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

Example

He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.

Er warf einen Kieselstein in den Teich und beobachtete die Wellen.

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 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 /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 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

privilegiert

Meaning

having special advantages; favored; elite

Example

She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.

Sie kommt aus einer privilegierten Herkunft mit vielen Möglichkeiten.

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 ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

verarbeitete Lebensmittel

Meaning

Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

Example

Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.

Übermäßiger Konsum von verarbeiteten Lebensmitteln führt zu Gesundheitsproblemen.

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 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

prozessor

Meaning

a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)

Example

The new laptop has a faster processor.

Der neue Laptop hat einen schnelleren Prozessor.

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 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

potenziell

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

Dieses Projekt ist potenziell ein großer Erfolg.

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 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

weg

Meaning

a route or course along which something travels or progresses

Example

The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.

Der schmale Weg führte zum versteckten Garten.

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

provozieren

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

Seine Worte provozierten eine hitzige Diskussion.

B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

etwas Falsches als etwas Wahres ausgeben; so tun als ob

Meaning

to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive

Example

He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.

Er versuchte, die gefälschte Uhr als Luxusmarke auszugeben.

B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

Parallelen

Meaning

Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations

Example

There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.

Es gibt Parallelen zwischen den Altersproblemen Japans und der Situation in Bangladesch.

B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

prähistorisch, vor den schriftlichen Aufzeichnungen

Meaning

Belonging to the time before written records.

Example

The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.

Die prähistorische Ära war von dem Aufstieg der frühen Menschen geprägt.

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 /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 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

vorherrschend

Meaning

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

Example

The predominant color in the painting is blue.

Die vorherrschende Farbe in dem Bild ist Blau.

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 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

palästinensisch

Meaning

relating to Palestine or its people

Example

The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.

Das palästinensische Volk hat ein reiches kulturelles Erbe.

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 /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 /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

elternbezogen

Meaning

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

Example

Parental guidance is important for a child's development.

Elterliche Anleitung ist wichtig für die Entwicklung eines Kindes.

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 /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 /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

Pollen

Meaning

fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization

Example

Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.

Bienen sammeln Pollen von Blumen, um Honig zu machen.

B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

Protagonist

Meaning

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Example

Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.

Charles Darnay ist einer der Protagonisten der Geschichte.

B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

Freizeitbeschäftigung

Meaning

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

Example

Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.

Bücher lesen ist ihr Lieblingsfreizeitbeschäftigung an den Wochenenden.

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.

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 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 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.

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 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

wahrscheinlich

Meaning

likely to happen; expected; plausible

Example

It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass es morgen regnet, basierend auf der Wettervorhersage.

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 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

panisch; ängstlich und furchtsam

Meaning

feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful

Example

The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.

Die Menge wurde panisch, als der Feueralarm ertönte.

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 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.

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 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

Prospekt

Meaning

a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject

Example

The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.

Die Gesundheitsabteilung verteilte ein Prospekt über Ernährung.

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.

B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

Plädoyer; Antrag; Entschuldigung

Meaning

an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification

Example

She made a plea for help during the emergency.

Sie machte während des Notfalls einen Antrag auf Hilfe.

B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

Phase; eine deutliche Periode oder Stufe in einem Entwicklungsprozess

Meaning

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

Example

The project is now in its final phase.

Das Projekt befindet sich nun in seiner letzten Phase.

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 /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.

B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

Kaufkraft

Meaning

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.

Example

Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.

Wegen der Inflation ist die Kaufkraft der Menschen gesunken.

B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

eigenartig; seltsam; ungewöhnlich

Meaning

strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to

Example

She has a peculiar way of speaking.

Sie hat eine eigenartige Art zu sprechen.

B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

durchdringen

Meaning

to go into or through something; to understand something deeply

Example

The bullet penetrated the wall.

Die Kugel durchdrang die Wand.

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.

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 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 /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

Raubtier

Meaning

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Example

Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.

Löwen sind mächtige Raubtiere in der Savanne.

B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

leidenschaftlich

Meaning

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

Example

He is passionate about environmental conservation.

Er ist leidenschaftlich über den Umweltschutz.

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 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

ausgeprägt

Meaning

very noticeable or strongly marked

Example

There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.

Es gibt einen ausgeprägten Unterschied zwischen den beiden Stilen.

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 /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 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 /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

Pessimismus

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

Ihr ständiger Pessimismus machte es schwer, optimistisch zu bleiben.

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 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.

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 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

verschmutzt

Meaning

Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.

Example

Polluted air causes severe health problems.

Verschmutzte Luft verursacht schwere Gesundheitsprobleme.

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.

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 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 /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.

B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

Fußbetriebener Hebel

Meaning

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

Example

He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.

Er drückte fest auf das Pedal des Fahrrads.

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 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

spitz; direkt und eindeutig

Meaning

having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous

Example

She made a pointed remark about his behavior.

Sie machte einen direkten Kommentar über sein Verhalten.

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 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 /plʌk/

pluck

pflücken, Mut fassen

Meaning

to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination

Example

She plucked a flower from the garden.

Sie pflückte eine Blume aus dem Garten.

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.