B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

besitzen / haben

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

Sie besitzt großes Talent in der Musik.

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 /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 /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 /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 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 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 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 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

politisch

Meaning

in a way that relates to politics or government

Example

The country is politically divided between two major parties.

Das Land ist politisch zwischen zwei großen Parteien geteilt.

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 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 /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 /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 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

Hochfläche, flaches, erhöhtes Land, eine Phase mit wenig Veränderung

Meaning

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

Example

After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.

Nach Monaten des Wachstums erreichten die Verkäufe ein Plateau.

B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

glaubwürdig oder wahrscheinlich

Meaning

Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.

Example

His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.

Seine Entschuldigung schien plausibel, aber ich hatte meine Zweifel.

B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

nach dem Krieg

Meaning

relating to the period after a war has ended

Example

The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.

Nach dem Krieg erlebte das Land ein schnelles wirtschaftliches Wachstum.

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 /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 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 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 /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 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

Fortschritt

Meaning

The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.

Example

Progression in technology drives innovation.

Fortschritt in der Technologie treibt Innovation an.

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.

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 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 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

Patent

Meaning

a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights

Example

He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.

Er hat seine neue Erfindung patentieren lassen, um sie vor dem Kopieren zu schützen.

B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

säule

Meaning

a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system

Example

The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.

Der alte Tempel wurde von riesigen Steinsäulen gestützt.

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

vorhersehbar

Meaning

able to be predicted or foreseen

Example

His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.

Seine Reaktionen waren vorhersehbar, basierend auf seinem vergangenen Verhalten.

B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

Arzt

Meaning

a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor

Example

The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.

Der Arzt verschrieb einige Medikamente, um die Krankheit zu behandeln.

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 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 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 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

vergehen

Meaning

To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

Example

Many soldiers perished in the war.

Viele Soldaten sind im Krieg gefallen.

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 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 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

die kleinste Einheit eines digitalen Bildes oder Displays

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

Das Bild ist verschwommen, weil einige Pixel fehlen.

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.

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 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 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

Teilchen

Meaning

Minute portions of matter.

Example

PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.

PM2.5 Teilchen schädigen die Atemwege.

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 /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

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.

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 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 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

Meaning

public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion

Example

The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.

Der Film erhielt viel Publicity vor seiner Veröffentlichung.

B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

Patriotismus

Meaning

The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

Example

Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.

Der Tag des Sieges spiegelt den Patriotismus der ganzen Nation wider.

B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

Präfix; etwas am Anfang hinzufügen

Meaning

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

Example

Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.

Entwickler fügen oft Variablen mit einem Unterstrich als Präfix hinzu.

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 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 verb /pliːd/

plead

flehen

Meaning

to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court

Example

She pleaded for mercy.

Sie flehte um Gnade.

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 /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 /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 ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

Pestizid

Meaning

A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.

Das im Feld gesprühte Pestizid tötete die schädlichen Insekten.

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 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 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 prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

Präzision

Meaning

The quality of being exact and accurate.

Example

High precision instruments are used in surgery.

In der Chirurgie werden hochpräzise Instrumente verwendet.

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 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 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 /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 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 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 /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

besitz; eigentum; kontrolle

Meaning

something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something

Example

The house has been in their family's possession for generations.

Das Haus ist seit Generationen im Besitz ihrer Familie.

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 /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 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 /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 /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

verfahren

Meaning

a course of action; often used for a legal process or event

Example

The court proceedings lasted for several hours.

Die Gerichtsverfahren dauerten mehrere Stunden.

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 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

Produktivität

Meaning

The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.

Example

Improved irrigation boosts productivity.

Verbesserte Bewässerung steigert die Produktivität.

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 /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 /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 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

teilweise; unvollständig;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; incompletely

Example

The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.

Das Gebäude wurde nur teilweise im Feuer zerstört.

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 /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polar, bezogen auf die Pole

Meaning

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

Example

Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.

Pinguine leben in den Polarregionen der Erde.

B2 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 /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

Probezeit

Meaning

a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees

Example

He was placed on probation for six months.

Er wurde für sechs Monate in der Probezeit gesetzt.

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 /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

Glück

Meaning

the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach

Example

Good posture is important for preventing back pain.

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

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 /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 /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 /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

miserabel, erbärmlich, sehr klein

Meaning

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

Example

The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.

Die Leistung des Teams war im Vergleich zum letzten Jahr miserabel.

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 /piːk/

Peak

Gipfel

Meaning

the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity

Example

The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.

Die Bergsteiger erreichten den Gipfel des Mount Everest.

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 /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 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

vorläufig

Meaning

arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation

Example

The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.

Die vorläufige Vereinbarung wird nächsten Monat überprüft.

B2 noun pɛsts

pests

Schädlinge, schädliche Tiere

Meaning

Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.

Example

Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.

Schädlinge können Ernten schädigen und Krankheiten verursachen.

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

philosophie

Meaning

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.

Ihre Philosophie betont Freundlichkeit und Empathie.

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 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 /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.

B2 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

Granatapfel

Meaning

a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice

Example

The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.

Die Granatapfelkerne schmeckten süß und erfrischend.

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 /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 /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

patrouillieren

Meaning

to move around an area to watch or guard it

Example

The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.

Die Polizei patrouilliert nachts auf den Straßen, um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.

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 /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

präzise lokalisieren

Meaning

to locate or identify something with precision

Example

The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.

Der Detektiv konnte den genauen Standort des Verdächtigen feststellen.

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 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 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.

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 /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 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 /paʊtʃ/

pouch

Beutel

Meaning

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

Example

She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.

Sie bewahrte ihre Münzen in einem kleinen Lederbeutel auf.

B2 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 /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 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 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.

B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

Vorratskammer

Meaning

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

Example

She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.

Sie füllte die Vorratskammer mit frischen Lebensmitteln für die Woche.

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 /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, 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 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

vorbereitend; einführend; als Vorbereitung bestimmt

Meaning

preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation

Example

She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.

Sie nahm vorbereitende Kurse vor der Abschlussprüfung.