B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

vorausgegangen

Meaning

came before something in time, order, or position

Example

Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.

Dunkle Wolken gingen dem starken Regen voraus.

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 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

prestigeträchtig

Meaning

having a high reputation; respected

Example

Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Die Harvard-Universität ist eine der renommiertesten Universitäten der Welt.

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 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 /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

Parameter

Meaning

a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something

Example

We need to set clear parameters for this project.

Wir müssen klare Parameter für dieses Projekt festlegen.

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 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

Provinz

Meaning

a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.

Example

The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.

Die Provinz ist bekannt für ihr reiches kulturelles Erbe und ihre beeindruckenden Landschaften.

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 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 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 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 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 /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 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 /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 /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 /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

Privileg

Meaning

a special right or advantage that only one person or group has

Example

It's a privilege to work with such talented people.

Es ist ein Privileg, mit so talentierten Menschen zu arbeiten.

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 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 /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 /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

Psychologe

Meaning

a person who studies mental processes and behavior

Example

The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.

Der Psychologe half ihm, mit seiner Angst umzugehen.

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 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 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 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 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

Postgraduierter

Meaning

A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.

Example

She is doing postgraduate research in physics.

Sie macht postgraduale Forschung in Physik.

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 /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 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 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 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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 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 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

nachdenken

Meaning

to think about something carefully

Example

She pondered over the meaning of the poem.

Sie ponderte über die Bedeutung des Gedichts.

B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

Vorteil

Meaning

A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.

Example

One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.

Einer der Vorteile, hier zu arbeiten, ist das kostenlose Mittagessen jeden Freitag.

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 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 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 /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 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

Vortäuschung

Meaning

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

Example

He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.

Er machte keinen Versuch, in dem Gespräch Interesse vorzutäuschen.

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 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 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

Stanze

Meaning

a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials

Example

The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.

Der Zimmermann benutzte eine Stanze, um Löcher in das Leder zu machen.

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 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 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 /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

permanenz

Meaning

the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature

Example

The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.

Die Permanenz des Steinmonuments beeindruckte alle Besucher.

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 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 /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 /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

Pickel

Meaning

a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face

Example

She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.

Sie war wegen des Pickels auf ihrer Stirn verlegen.

B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

durchhalten

Meaning

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

Example

She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.

Sie entschied sich, in ihren Bemühungen, Französisch zu lernen, durchzuhalten.

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 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 /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 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

Pandemie

Meaning

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

Example

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.

Die COVID-19-Pandemie hat die Welt dramatisch verändert.

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 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.

B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

poliert, raffiniert und elegant

Meaning

refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior

Example

She gave a polished performance at the recital.

Sie gab eine polierte Vorstellung beim Recital.

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 /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 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 /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.

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

vorherig

Meaning

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

Example

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

Sie benötigen vorherige Genehmigung, bevor Sie Änderungen am System vornehmen.

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 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

Erhaltung

Meaning

The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.

Example

Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.

Eine ordnungsgemäße Erhaltung verlängert die Lebensdauer von Maschinen.

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 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 /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 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 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 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 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 /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 /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 /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 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 /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

Vorsorge

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

Die Regierung traf Vorkehrungen für Notfallvorräte während der Überschwemmung.

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 ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

Aussicht

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.

Der Erfolg des Projekts bietet eine große Aussicht für die Wirtschaft.

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 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 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 /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

Vorsichtsmaßnahme

Meaning

an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

Example

As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.

Zur Vorsicht sollten wir zusätzliches Wasser auf die Wanderung mitbringen.

B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

Durchdringung

Meaning

The act of piercing or entering into something.

Example

The company's market penetration grew rapidly.

Die Marktdurchdringung des Unternehmens wuchs schnell.

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 /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 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 ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

Pestizide

Meaning

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

Example

Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.

Der übermäßige Einsatz von Pestiziden kann der Umwelt schaden.

B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

vorgeschlagen

Meaning

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

Example

The proposed changes will improve the system.

Die vorgeschlagenen Änderungen werden das System verbessern.

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 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 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

Erziehung

Meaning

The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.

Example

Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.

Effektive Erziehung hilft Kindern, Vertrauen und Unabhängigkeit zu entwickeln.

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 /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 /pɪt/

pit

grube

Meaning

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

Example

The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.

Die Arbeiter gruben ein tiefes Loch, um das Fundament zu bauen.

B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

stochern

Meaning

to push or prod with a finger or pointed object

Example

Don't poke me with your finger.

Stochere nicht mit deinem Finger in mir.

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 /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 /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, 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 /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 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 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 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

Putz, reparieren

Meaning

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

Example

The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.

Die Arbeiter verputzten die Wände, um sie glatt zu machen.

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 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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 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 /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

python

Meaning

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

Example

The python wrapped around its prey tightly.

Der Python schlängelte sich fest um seine Beute.

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 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.