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B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

Schwangerschaft
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
Ihre Schwangerschaft wurde sorgfältig von ihrem Arzt überwacht.
B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

imperium
Meaning
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
Example
The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
Das Römische Imperium dauerte Jahrhunderte.
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

Stornierung
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
Die Fluggesellschaft meldete die Stornierung mehrerer Flüge.
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.
B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

Therapeut
Meaning
a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health
Example
The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.
Der Therapeut half ihm, seine Angst zu überwinden.
B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

Glück
Meaning
careful thought or attention to something before making a decision
Example
After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

Bürgersteig
Meaning
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
Example
Children were playing on the sidewalk.
Kinder spielten auf dem Bürgersteig.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

bedienen
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
Der Chirurg wird den Patienten morgen operieren.
B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

elektrischer Reiskocher
Meaning
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
Example
The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.
Der Reiskocher schaltet sich automatisch ab, wenn der Reis perfekt gekocht ist.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

exploring

erforschen
Meaning
Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.
Example
They are exploring different areas of Antarctica.
Sie erforschen verschiedene Gebiete der Antarktis.
B1 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/

Meaningful

bedeutungsvoll; absichtlich;
Meaning
having significance; purposeful; important
Example
She found meaningful work helping others.
Sie fand bedeutungsvolle Arbeit, indem sie anderen half.
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

Scheune
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
Der Bauer hält seine Kühe in der Scheune.
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

Wal
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
Der Blauwal ist das größte bekannte Tier, das je auf der Erde gelebt hat.
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

Seele
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
Sie goss ihr Herz und ihre Seele in ihr Kunstwerk.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

Hygiene
Meaning
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
Example
Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.
Gute Hygiene ist entscheidend, um die Ausbreitung von Infektionen zu verhindern.
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

investor
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
Der Investor finanzierte das Startup mit einer großen Geldsumme.
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

zufrieden
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
Er fühlte sich zufrieden, nachdem er sein Projekt beendet hatte.
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

Eingang
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
Der Haupteingang des Gebäudes war mit schönen Blumen geschmückt.
B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

verdächtigen
Meaning
to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust
Example
I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.
Ich vermute, dass er über seinen Aufenthaltsort lügt.
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

schneiden / clip
Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
Sie hat den Coupon aus der Zeitung ausgeschnitten.
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

Mitleid; Sympathie;
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
Ich hatte Mitleid mit dem obdachlosen Mann im Regen.
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

warnen
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
Der Wetterdienst warnt vor starkem Regen heute Nacht.
B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

zwitschern
Meaning
a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter
Example
I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.
Ich habe das süße Tweet eines Spatzes heute Morgen gehört.
B1 noun /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

frustration

Frustration
Meaning
The feeling of being upset or annoyed due to inability to achieve something.
Example
He felt deep frustration when his plans failed.
Er fühlte tiefe Frustration, als seine Pläne scheiterten.
B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

Dose
Meaning
a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)
Example
She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.
Sie kaufte eine Dose Kekse im Laden.
B1 verb ˈtrænsfər

transfer

übertragen
Meaning
To move from one place to another; to hand over.
Example
Power transfer was necessary.
Die Machtübertragung war notwendig.
B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

Hauptstadt; Kapital; Vermögen
Meaning
the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets
Example
Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.
Paris ist die Hauptstadt von Frankreich und auch ein wichtiger Finanzplatz.
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

buchstabieren
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
Kannst du deinen Namen für mich buchstabieren?
B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

anbeten
Meaning
to love deeply and respect highly
Example
She adores her little sister.
Sie verehrt ihre kleine Schwester.
B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

Ressource
Meaning
A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.
Example
Water is a vital natural resource.
Wasser ist eine wichtige natürliche Ressource.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

verbessert
Meaning
made better or enhanced in quality or condition
Example
Her health has significantly improved since last month.
Ihre Gesundheit hat sich seit letztem Monat erheblich verbessert.
B1 verb /kənˈvɜːrt/

convert

umwandeln
Meaning
to change from one form to another; to transform
Example
We can convert this room into an office.
Wir können dieses Zimmer in ein Büro umwandeln.
B1 verb /ˈwɒndər/

Wander

umherwandern
Meaning
to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination
Example
She likes to wander through the old city streets.
Sie wandert gerne durch die alten Straßen der Stadt.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

Fotokopie
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
Bitte fertigen Sie vor dem Meeting eine Fotokopie dieser Dokumente an.
B1 noun əˈreɪndʒmənt

arrangement

Anordnung
Meaning
The way things are organized, positioned, or structured.
Example
The arrangement of protons in the nucleus is critical.
Die Anordnung der Protonen im Kern ist entscheidend.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

Gewalt; Brutalität; extreme Intensität
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
Die Regierung verurteilte alle Formen von Gewalt gegen Zivilisten.
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

dehnen
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
Sportler dehnen ihre Muskeln vor dem Training.
B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

wiederholt; immer wieder
Meaning
again and again; many times over
Example
He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.
Er bat wiederholt um Hilfe bei seiner Hausaufgabe.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

unimportant

unwichtig
Meaning
not having much value, significance, or influence
Example
The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue.
Das Detail schien im Vergleich zum Hauptproblem unwichtig zu sein.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

Roman / neu
Meaning
A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.
Example
She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.
Sie verbrachte das Wochenende damit, einen historischen Roman zu lesen.
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

Muskel
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
Regelmäßige Bewegung hilft, deinen Muskel zu stärken.
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

Methode
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
Sie entwickelte eine neue Methode zur Lösung mathematischer Probleme.
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

Wüste
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
Die Sahara-Wüste ist eine der größten heißen Wüsten der Welt.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

Freund, Partner
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Er ging mit seinem alten Schulfreund angeln.
B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

danach; später; nachher
Meaning
at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned
Example
We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.
Wir haben zu Abend gegessen und danach einen Film geschaut.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

Kanal; Wasserstraße; Mittel;
Meaning
a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication
Example
The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.
Der Nachrichtensender lieferte eine Live-Berichterstattung über das wichtige Ereignis.
B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

Erdbeben
Meaning
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
Example
A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.
Ein starkes Erdbeben traf Japan letzte Nacht.
B1 noun /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Imagination

Vorstellungskraft; kreative Fähigkeit
Meaning
the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking
Example
Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.
Die Vorstellungskraft der Kinder ermöglicht es ihnen, eine Pappbox in ein Raumschiff oder ein Schloss zu verwandeln.
B1 verb /ɪˈneɪbəl/

enable

ermöglichen
Meaning
to make something possible; to give power or ability
Example
This software enables users to edit videos easily.
Diese Software ermöglicht es Benutzern, Videos einfach zu bearbeiten.
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

Tagesordnung
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
Die Tagesordnung der Sitzung enthält Diskussionen über das Budget.
B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

Prinzip
Meaning
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Example
Honesty is a key principle of leadership.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein wesentlicher Grundsatz der Führung.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

Diagramm
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
Der Lehrer benutzte ein Diagramm, um die Statistiken zu erklären.
B1 noun /nest/

Nest

Nest
Meaning
a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young
Example
The bird built a nest in the tree.
Der Vogel baute ein Nest im Baum.
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

Auswahl
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
Der Auswahlprozess basiert auf Verdienst.
B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

Vergnügen
Meaning
the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something
Example
She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.
Sie empfand großes Vergnügen beim Lesen ihres Lieblingsbuches.
B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

blass; schwach; fahl
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
Sie sah blass aus, nachdem sie eine Woche lang krank gewesen war.
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

versteckt; geheim; unsichtbar
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
Es gab eine versteckte Kamera im Raum.
B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

Bewohner
Meaning
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place
Example
She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.
Sie ist seit über zehn Jahren Bewohnerin dieser Stadt.
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

entwickeln
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
Sie entwickelt neue Fähigkeiten in der Programmierung.
B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

ein Gebäude oder Bauernhof, in dem Milch produziert wird; Produkte aus Milch; ein Geschäft, das Milch und Milchprodukte verkauft
Meaning
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
Example
The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.
Die lokale Molkerei liefert frische Milch und Käse an die gesamte Nachbarschaft.
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

Bettlaken
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
Das saubere weiße Bettlaken fühlte sich weich gegen ihre Haut an.
B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

Faktor
Meaning
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Example
Weather is an important factor in crop production.
Das Wetter ist ein wichtiger Faktor in der Ernteproduktion.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

ungebildet; ohne Bildung
Meaning
lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training
Example
Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.
Viele ungebildete Arbeiter haben Schwierigkeiten, gut bezahlte Jobs zu finden.
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

verweisen
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
Bitte verweisen Sie auf Seite 45 für weitere Details.
B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

stolz
Meaning
in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement
Example
She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.
Sie zeigte stolz ihre Erfolge ihrer Familie.
B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

erstaunen
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers erstaunte das Publikum.
B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

gut erzogen
Meaning
conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners
Example
The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.
Die Kinder waren während der Zeremonie gut erzogen.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/

Embarrassing

peinlich; unangenehm; beschämend
Meaning
causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating
Example
It was embarrassing when I forgot her name.
Es war peinlich, als ich ihren Namen vergessen habe.
B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

Casino
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
Sie verbrachten den Abend damit, Karten im Casino zu spielen.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

Hausfrau
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
Sie entschied sich, Hausfrau zu sein, während sie ihre Kinder großzog.
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

fest; stabil; stark; unnachgiebig
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
Sie hat einen festen Griff an dem Seil.
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

elegant
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
Sie trug ein elegantes Kleid zur Party.
B1 verb /ˈkɒntrækt/

contract

Vertrag abschließen
Meaning
to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement
Example
The company will contract a new supplier for materials.
Das Unternehmen wird einen neuen Lieferanten für Materialien beauftragen.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

Absolvent
Meaning
As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.
Example
She will graduate from university next year.
Sie wird nächstes Jahr von der Universität abschließen.
B1 verb /træk/

track

verfolgen
Meaning
To follow or trace the course or progress of something.
Example
Someone can easily track your location on social media.
Jemand kann deinen Standort leicht in den sozialen Medien verfolgen.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

Einrichtung
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
Die Einrichtung der Veranstaltung dauerte Stunden.
B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

schlagen
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
Der Blitz schlägt das hohe Gebäude während des Sturms.
B1 adverb; adjective /ˈkaɪndli/

kindly

freundlich
Meaning
in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill
Example
She kindly helped the old man cross the street.
Sie half dem alten Mann freundlich über die Straße.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

Sonnenuntergang
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
Der romantische Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel in goldenen Farben.
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

gering; leicht; dünn; subtil
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
Es gab eine geringe Verzögerung im Fahrplan des Zuges.
B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

Pfad
Meaning
a path or track left by something that has passed
Example
The hikers followed the trail through the forest.
Die Wanderer folgten dem Pfad durch den Wald.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

römisch / römischer Bürger
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
Das Römische Reich beeinflusste viele Teile der modernen Zivilisation.
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

Bordsteigen
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
Die Entdecker gingen am Hafen an Bord des Schiffs.
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

Strahl
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
Ein Sonnenstrahl brach durch die Wolken.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

Landkreis
Meaning
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
Example
She grew up in a small county in northern England.
Sie wuchs in einem kleinen Landkreis im Norden Englands auf.
B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

Wange; Unverschämtheit;
Meaning
either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior
Example
The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.
Die rosigen Wangen des Babys zeigten, dass es gesund und glücklich war.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

unglaublich
Meaning
impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable
Example
The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.
Die Vorstellung des Zauberers war absolut unglaublich.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

remaining

verbleibend
Meaning
still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with
Example
There were only a few remaining tickets for the concert.
Es gab nur noch wenige verbleibende Tickets für das Konzert.
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

Ufer; Küste; Strand
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
Wir gingen entlang des Ufers und sammelten Muscheln.
B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

Insekt
Meaning
a small insect; a defect in a computer program
Example
I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.
Ich fand ein Insekt, das sich auf meinen Bettlaken krabbelte.
B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

berechnen
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
Ich muss die Gesamtkosten berechnen.
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

rätsel
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
Das Mathematikproblem wird selbst die Experten verwirren.
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

kategorie
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
Bücher sind in der Bibliothek nach Kategorien geordnet.
B1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.təm/

Custom

Brauchtum; Praxis; Zollgebühr;
Meaning
a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice
Example
It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.
Es ist ein lokales Brauchtum, die Schuhe auszuziehen, bevor man in das Haus eines anderen tritt.
B1 noun ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv

executive

Exekutive
Meaning
The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
Example
The executive body enforces policies.
Der Exekutivkörper setzt die Richtlinien durch.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

Ersparnis
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Regelmäßige Spargewohnheiten sichern die finanzielle Sicherheit.
B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

zwei Drittel
Meaning
a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.
Example
Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.
Zwei Drittel der Studenten haben die Prüfung bestanden.
B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

übertragen
Meaning
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
Example
The match was broadcast live on television.
Das Spiel wurde live im Fernsehen übertragen.
B1 noun /ruːt/

route

Route
Meaning
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
Example
The best route to the airport is through the highway.
Die beste Route zum Flughafen führt über die Autobahn.
B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

Glück
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

Zerstörung; Vernichtung;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
Das Erdbeben verursachte weit verbreitete Zerstörung in der gesamten Stadt.
B1 noun /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

residenz
Meaning
a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling
Example
He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.
Er ist kürzlich in eine neue Residenz in der Nähe des Stadtzentrums gezogen.
B1 noun /kɪk/

Kick

Tritt; Schlag mit dem Fuß
Meaning
a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement
Example
The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.
Der Fußballspieler erzielte ein Tor mit einem kräftigen Tritt von außerhalb des Strafraums.
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

apotheke
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
Ich ging in die Apotheke, um Antibiotika zu kaufen.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnoʊn/

Unknown

unbekannt
Meaning
not known or identified; unfamiliar
Example
The author of this letter remains unknown.
Der Autor dieses Briefes bleibt unbekannt.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

Abschnitt
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
Dieser Abschnitt des Berichts benötigt eine weitere Überprüfung.
B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

tabak
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
Er hörte auf, Tabak zu rauchen, nachdem er gesundheitliche Probleme hatte.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

Glück
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

Kredit, Anerkennung
Meaning
As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.
Example
She received credit for her contribution to the project.
Sie erhielt Anerkennung für ihren Beitrag zum Projekt.
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

Schlagzeile
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
Der Skandal machte Schlagzeilen auf der Titelseite.
B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

Stammbaum
Meaning
A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
Example
Creating a family tree helps understand family history.
Einen Stammbaum zu erstellen hilft, die Familiengeschichte zu verstehen.
B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

engagiert
Meaning
Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.
Example
She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.
Sie ist eine engagierte Lehrerin, die sich tief um ihre Schüler kümmert.
B1 noun raɪts

rights

rechte
Meaning
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Example
The rights of people were prioritized.
Die Rechte der Menschen wurden priorisiert.
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

schwarzer Pfeffer
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Würzen Sie das Steak mit Salz und frisch gemahlenem schwarzen Pfeffer.
B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

Melodie; Musikstück; Tonhöhe
Meaning
a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch
Example
She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.
Sie summte eine schöne Melodie, während sie im Garten arbeitete.
B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

Sklave
Meaning
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
Example
The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.
Die abolitionistische Bewegung kämpfte für die Rechte der Sklaven.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

Bogen
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
Der Bogenschütze zog seinen Bogen und zielte auf das Ziel.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

ein langer Gang, der zu verschiedenen Räumen führt
Meaning
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
Example
The students waited quietly in the corridor.
Die Schüler warteten ruhig im Korridor.
B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

abgenutzt
Meaning
damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age
Example
His shoes were old and worn.
Seine Schuhe waren alt und abgenutzt.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

erfinden
Meaning
to create or design something that has not existed before
Example
Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.
Thomas Edison erfand die elektrische Glühbirne.
B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

vorübergehend
Meaning
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Example
She found a temporary job during the summer break.
Sie fand einen temporären Job während der Sommerferien.