C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

herausragend

Meaning

Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.

Example

She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.

Sie ist eine herausragende Wissenschaftlerin im Bereich der Genetik.

C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

provokativ

Meaning

Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.

Example

She wore a provocative dress to the party.

Sie trug ein provokatives Kleid zur Party.

C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

Vorbild

Meaning

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.

Example

Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.

Neom ist ein Vorbild für nachhaltiges urbanes Design.

C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

herablassend

Meaning

showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior

Example

His patronizing tone offended the audience.

Sein herablassender Ton beleidigte das Publikum.

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.

A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

Nadel

Meaning

a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together

Example

She used a pin to attach the note to the board.

Sie benutzte eine Nadel, um die Notiz an das Brett zu heften.

B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

fortfahren

Meaning

to continue with a course of action; to move forward

Example

Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.

Lassen Sie uns mit der Besprechung wie geplant fortfahren.

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

schwer und langsam

Meaning

slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored

Example

The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.

Die schwere und langsame Vorlesung machte es den Studenten schwer, wach zu bleiben.

C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

Pantheismus

Meaning

The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.

Example

Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.

Die Philosophie von Spinoza wird oft mit dem Pantheismus in Verbindung gebracht.

B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

aufführen

Meaning

to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function

Example

The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.

Das Orchester wird heute Abend im Konzertsaal auftreten.

A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

posten

Meaning

a job or position, or to send something by mail

Example

She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.

Sie hat gestern einen Brief an ihre Freundin gepostet.

C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

Pugnacität

Meaning

A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.

Example

The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.

Der Trainer bewunderte die Pugnacität des Spielers auf dem Feld.

B1 verb pres

press

drücken. drücken.

Meaning

Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.

Example

Press firmly to operate the machine.

Drücken Sie fest, um die Maschine zu bedienen.

A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.vət/

Private

privat; vertraulich; nicht öffentlich; individuell

Meaning

personal; confidential; not public; individual

Example

This is a private conversation between two friends.

Dies ist ein privates Gespräch zwischen zwei Freunden.

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.

C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

Durchdringung

Meaning

the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something

Example

There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.

Es gab eine Pervasion der Hoffnung in der ganzen Gemeinde.

C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

Pakt; Vertrag

Meaning

a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract

Example

The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.

Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten einen Friedenspakt, um den Krieg zu beenden.

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 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.

C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

pedantische Person

Meaning

A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.

Example

The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.

Der Professor wurde als pedantische Person kritisiert, die sich zu sehr auf triviale Details konzentrierte.

C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

Bedingung

Meaning

a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement

Example

He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.

Er nahm das Jobangebot unter der Bedingung an, dass er zweimal pro Woche remote arbeiten kann.

C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

schwitzen

Meaning

To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.

Example

He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.

Er begann zu schwitzen, nachdem er 10 Minuten lang gelaufen war.

C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

falscher Apostel

Meaning

a false or pretended apostle

Example

The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.

Der Prediger wurde als falscher Apostel verurteilt.

C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

Phytochemikalien

Meaning

Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.

Example

Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.

Brokkoli ist reich an Phytochemikalien, die die Immunität stärken.

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.

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

Entschuldigung; Verzeihung;

Meaning

forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense

Example

I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.

Ich bitte um Entschuldigung, dass ich das Treffen unterbrochen habe.

C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

mittellos; extrem arm; völlig ohne Geld

Meaning

having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds

Example

After losing his job, he became penniless.

Nachdem er seinen Job verloren hatte, wurde er mittellos.

A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

positiv

Meaning

Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.

Example

Protons have a positive charge.

Protonen haben eine positive Ladung.

C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

Phrasen, die keine Bedeutung mehr haben

Meaning

a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal

Example

He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.

Er wiederholte während seiner Rede ständig die gleichen Plattitüden.

B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

Pult

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

B2 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.

B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

tempo

Meaning

the speed at which something happens or is done

Example

She walked at a slow pace.

Sie ging in langsamem Tempo.

A2 noun /pæθ/

path

Weg

Meaning

a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading

Example

She walked along the narrow path through the forest.

Sie ging den engen Weg durch den Wald.

A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

lila

Meaning

a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color

Example

The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

Die lila Blumen blühten wunderschön im Garten.

B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

Prozentsatz

Meaning

a proportion or share in relation to a whole

Example

The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.

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

C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

Periodizität

Meaning

The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.

Example

The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.

Die Periodizität der Mondphasen hat die Menschen seit Jahrhunderten fasziniert.

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 /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

verschreiben

Meaning

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.

Der Arzt verschrieb mir Medikamente gegen meine Erkältung.

A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

Programm

Meaning

a planned series of events or activities

Example

The program starts at 9 AM sharp.

Das Programm beginnt um 9 Uhr pünktlich.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

pompös; prätentiös; übermäßig großartig

Meaning

showing off; pretentious; overly grand

Example

His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.

Seine pompöse Haltung nervte alle bei dem Treffen.

C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

vermeint

Meaning

commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such

Example

He is the putative father of the child.

Er ist der vermeintliche Vater des Kindes.

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.

C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

vorhersagend

Meaning

giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant

Example

He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.

Er ignorierte die vorhersagenden Anzeichen einer Krankheit.

C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

unkontrollierbares Verlangen, Dinge anzuzünden

Meaning

An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

Example

The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.

Der Verdächtige wurde mit Pyromanie diagnostiziert, nachdem wiederholte Brandstiftungsfälle aufgetreten waren.

C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

Verschwendung

Meaning

reckless wastefulness or extravagance

Example

His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.

Seine Verschwendung von Geld führte ihn in den Bankrott.

B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

Kompetenz

Meaning

Competency or skill; expertise.

Example

His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.

Seine Kompetenz in mehreren Sprachen ist bemerkenswert.

B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

Anklage

Meaning

The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.

Example

The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.

Die Anklage brachte starke Beweise gegen den Angeklagten vor.

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.

A2 noun /pleɪt/

Plate

Teller

Meaning

a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food

Example

Please put the rice on your plate.

Bitte lege den Reis auf deinen Teller.

C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

unvergleichlich; ohne Gleichen; ohne Rivalen

Meaning

unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival

Example

Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.

Ihre unübertroffene Schönheit verzauberte alle.

C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

Vorrecht

Meaning

a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group

Example

It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.

Es ist das Vorrecht des Managers, die endgültige Entscheidung zu treffen.

C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

räuberisch/ausbeuterisch

Meaning

Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.

Example

The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.

Der Raubvogel stürzte sich auf seine Beute.

C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

psychosomatisch

Meaning

Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.

Example

Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.

Ihre Bauchschmerzen wurden als psychosomatisch diagnostiziert, im Zusammenhang mit Stress.

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.

B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

kaufen

Meaning

to buy something; to acquire by paying money

Example

I need to purchase groceries for the week.

Ich muss Lebensmittel für die Woche kaufen.

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.

C2 noun, verb /ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/

pamphleteer

Pamphletautor

Meaning

a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause

Example

In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion.

Im 18. Jahrhundert beeinflussten viele Pamphletautoren die öffentliche Meinung.

C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

Felsenbeschreibung

Meaning

a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing

Example

The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.

Der Wissenschaftler studierte den Petrographen, um die Felsenstruktur zu verstehen.

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

Meineid

Meaning

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.

Example

She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.

Sie wurde wegen Meineids verurteilt, nachdem sie falsche Beweise geliefert hatte.

C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

Aufsichtsperson

Meaning

a person who supervises students during an examination

Example

The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.

Der Aufsichtsperson erinnerte die Schüler daran, ihre Handys auszuschalten.

C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

fehleranfällig

Meaning

liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong

Example

Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.

Menschen sind fehleranfällig, aber sie streben nach Gutem.

C2 noun /pəˈtiːnə/

patina

eine Oberfläche oder ein Glanz auf Metall, Stein oder Holz aufgrund von Alter oder Gebrauch; auch, ein oberflächlicher Eindruck

Meaning

a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance

Example

The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.

Die Bronzestatue entwickelte nach Jahren in der Meeresluft eine grüne Patina.

B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

Punk

Meaning

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

Example

He’s always been into punk music and fashion.

Er ist immer in Punk-Musik und Mode interessiert gewesen.

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.

C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

Paronyme

Meaning

Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.

Example

The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.

Die Wörter ‘effect’ und ‘effective’ sind Paronyme.

C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

Nähe

Meaning

the state of being close to someone or something; proximity

Example

The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.

Die Nähe ihrer Häuser machte sie zu engen Freunden.

C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

bestimmend

Meaning

Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.

Example

The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.

Der Offizier gab einen bestimmenden Befehl, das Gebäude zu evakuieren.

C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

Papageien-Schnabel

Meaning

a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak

Example

The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.

Die Parrot-Beak-Blume hat eine einzigartige gebogene Form, die sie zu einer faszinierenden Ergänzung für jeden Garten macht.

A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

vielleicht; möglicherweise;

Meaning

perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that

Example

It will possibly rain tomorrow.

Es könnte morgen vielleicht regnen.

B2 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.

C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

strafend

Meaning

Inflicting or intended as punishment.

Example

The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.

Das Unternehmen sah sich strafrechtlichen Maßnahmen ausgesetzt, weil es das Gesetz verletzt hatte.

B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Beute

Meaning

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

Example

Lions prey on zebras in the wild.

Löwen jagen Zebras in der Wildnis.

B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

pflaume

Meaning

a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed

Example

The purple plum was juicy and delicious.

Die lila pflaume war saftig und lecker.

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.

B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

Preis

Meaning

something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly

Example

He won the first prize in the competition.

Er hat den ersten Preis im Wettbewerb gewonnen.

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 /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 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 /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.

B1 noun /piː/

Pea

erbse

Meaning

a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable

Example

The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.

Die Kinder genossen es, süße Erbsen zum Abendessen zu essen.

C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

sprachgebrauch

Meaning

a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group

Example

In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.

Im rechtlichen Sprachgebrauch hat der Begriff eine andere Bedeutung.

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.

C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

verfahrensbezogen

Meaning

Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.

Example

The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.

Der Ausschuss folgte strikt den verfahrensbezogenen Regeln.

B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

teilnehmer

Meaning

a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event

Example

Every participant in the marathon received a medal.

Jeder Teilnehmer im Marathon erhielt eine Medaille.

C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

Vorzeichen

Meaning

A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.

Example

The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.

Der plötzliche Rückgang der Aktienkurse wurde als Vorzeichen für wirtschaftliche Probleme angesehen.

C2 noun /ˈpjuːɪsəns/

puissance

Macht

Meaning

Great power, strength, or influence.

Example

The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.

Das Imperium zeigte seine Macht durch riesige Armeen.

C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

Meaning

a person who operates the controls of an aircraft

Example

The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.

Der erfahrene Pilot landete das Flugzeug sicher während des Sturms.

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.

C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

vorhersagen

Meaning

To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.

Example

Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.

Experten versuchten, das Ergebnis der Wahl vorherzusagen.

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.

C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

Vaterschaft

Meaning

The state of being someone's father.

Example

He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.

Er forderte einen Vaterschaftstest, um seine Beziehung zu dem Kind zu bestätigen.

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 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.

C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

Holzboden

Meaning

A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.

Example

The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.

Das alte Herrenhaus hatte einen wunderschönen Holzboden.

C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

Vorfahre

Meaning

a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something

Example

Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.

Forscher verfolgten den Brauch bis zu einem gemeinsamen Vorfahren.

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.

C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

kleine Flöte

Meaning

a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute

Example

She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.

Sie spielte eine lebhafte Melodie auf dem Piccolo während des Konzerts.

B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

Kanne, Krug

Meaning

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

Example

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

Die Wasserkaraffe auf dem Tisch war mit eiskalter Limonade gefüllt.

C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

Zange

Meaning

a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things

Example

The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.

Der Koch benutzte eine Zange, um den heißen Topf vom Herd zu nehmen.

C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

Lichtmesswissenschaft

Meaning

the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes

Example

Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.

Fotometrie hilft bei der Planung effizienter Beleuchtungssysteme.

B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

verhindert

Meaning

To stop something from happening or arising.

Example

Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.

Das warme Klima von Bangladesch verhindert Schneefall.

C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

der Punkt in der Umlaufbahn des Mondes oder eines Satelliten, der der Erde am nächsten ist

Meaning

the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth

Example

The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.

Der Mond erschien während seines Perigeums viel größer.

C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

Wunderkind

Meaning

a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities

Example

Mozart was a child prodigy in music.

Mozart war ein Wunderkind in der Musik.

C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

Dramatiker

Meaning

a person who writes plays

Example

Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.

Shakespeare gilt als der größte Dramatiker aller Zeiten.

C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

veranlassen

Meaning

To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.

Example

His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.

Seine Gene können ihn eher dazu bringen, an Diabetes zu erkranken.

A2 verb /pæs/

pass

vergehen

Meaning

to move past or beyond something

Example

He passed the test with flying colors.

Er hat die Prüfung mit Bravour bestanden.

B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

Durchhaltevermögen

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

Sein Durchhaltevermögen half ihm, seine Träume zu verwirklichen.