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B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

Priorität
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
Gesundheit sollte unsere oberste Priorität sein.
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

Entdeckungen
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
Seine Entdeckungen revolutionierten mehrere Bereiche.
B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

motivieren
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
Die Rede des Trainers motivierte das Team, die Meisterschaft zu gewinnen.
B1 noun /ˌrɛp.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

reputation

Ruf, Ansehen
Meaning
The opinion generally held about someone or something; fame or prestige.
Example
A good reputation is essential for business success.
Ein guter Ruf ist entscheidend für den Geschäftserfolg.
B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

Amateur
Meaning
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.
Example
The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.
Das Gemälde sah beeindruckend aus, obwohl es von einem Amateur gemacht wurde.
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

Sweatshirt
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
Er trug beim Joggen im Park ein graues Sweatshirt.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

Übertritt, Tod
Meaning
the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life
Example
The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.
Der Tod des Führers war ein großer Verlust für die Nation.
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

spezifisch
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
Mach einen spezifischen Plan, um die Aufschieberei zu überwinden.
B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

Haushaltsgeräte
Meaning
Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.
Example
Modern home appliances enhance convenience.
Moderne Haushaltsgeräte erhöhen den Komfort.
B1 noun /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/

Evidence

Beweis
Meaning
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true
Example
The detective found crucial evidence that solved the mysterious case.
Der Detektiv fand entscheidende Beweise, die den mysteriösen Fall lösten.
B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

Behälter
Meaning
A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.
Example
Containers are essential for logistics.
Container sind entscheidend für die Logistik.
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

Gewinn
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
Das Unternehmen hat in diesem Quartal einen erheblichen Gewinn erzielt.
B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

Ziel
Meaning
An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.
Example
Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.
Das Erreichen von Energiezielen ist entscheidend für den globalen Fortschritt.
B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

konsultieren
Meaning
To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.
Example
You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.
Du solltest einen Arzt konsultieren, bevor du mit der Behandlung beginnst.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstendɪd/

extended

erweitert
Meaning
longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time
Example
They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer.
Sie machten diesen Sommer einen erweiterten Urlaub in Europa.
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

Gelegenheiten
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
Die Gelegenheiten für Jobs nahmen ab.
B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

eintauchen
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
Sie tauchte ihr Brot in die Suppe.
B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

anzeigen
Meaning
to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of
Example
The red light indicates that you should stop.
Das rote Licht zeigt an, dass du anhalten solltest.
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.
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 /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

Politik
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
Politik beinhaltet oft schwierige Entscheidungen zu treffen.
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

verbesserung
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
Es gab eine signifikante Verbesserung seiner Gesundheit.
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

Schnur
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
Sie band das Paket mit einer Schnur.
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

absolut; völlig; ohne Ausnahme
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
Ich stimme deiner Entscheidung absolut zu.
B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

Popularität
Meaning
the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
Example
The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year.
Die Popularität des Sängers ist in diesem Jahr schnell gewachsen.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

Rentier
Meaning
a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas
Example
Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.
Das Rentier des Weihnachtsmanns zog seinen Schlitten durch den Himmel.
B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

Handtasche
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
Sie legte ihre Geldbörse in ihre Handtasche.
B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

inspirieren
Meaning
To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.
Example
Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.
Artemis strebt danach, zukünftige Generationen zu inspirieren.
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

Flagge, Banner; oder ein Warnsignal
Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
Sie hissen die Nationalflagge während der Zeremonie.
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

währung
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
Dual-Währungssysteme wurden vorgeschlagen.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

Wasserfall
Meaning
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Example
The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.
Der majestetische Wasserfall zieht jedes Jahr Tausende von Touristen an.
B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

weltweit
Meaning
extending or reaching throughout the whole world
Example
The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.
Das Unternehmen hat weltweit Anerkennung für seine Produkte erlangt.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

mit der Fähre transportieren
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
Das Boot transportierte die Passagiere über den Fluss.
B1 noun /ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/

Vegetarian

Vegetarier
Meaning
a person who does not eat meat or fish; relating to vegetarians or vegetarianism
Example
She became a vegetarian for health and environmental reasons.
Sie wurde Vegetarierin aus gesundheitlichen und ökologischen Gründen.
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

Albtraum
Meaning
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
Example
The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.
Die Prüfung war ein komplettes Albtraum für unvorbereitete Studenten.
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 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

in letzter Zeit; neulich;
Meaning
recently; in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.
Ich habe ihn in letzter Zeit nicht gesehen, aber ich habe gehört, dass er einen neuen Job hat.
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 verb /ˈberi/

bury

begraben
Meaning
to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely
Example
The dog buries its bone in the yard.
Der Hund vergräbt seinen Knochen im Garten.
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

detektiv
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
Der Detektiv löste das Geheimnis in nur zwei Tagen.
B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

Braut
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
Die schöne Braut ging den Gang entlang in ihrem weißen Hochzeitskleid.
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 kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

verpflichtungen
Meaning
Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.
Example
Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.
Globale Verpflichtungen für erneuerbare Energien nehmen zu.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

Sonnenlicht
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
Sonnenlicht erreicht nicht die abyssalen Tiefen des Ozeans.
B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

plaudern
Meaning
to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way
Example
They love to gossip about their neighbors.
Sie reden gerne über ihre Nachbarn.
B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

entscheidend
Meaning
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
Example
Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.
Fehlertoleranz ist entscheidend für Zuverlässigkeit.
B1 noun /ˈwæɡən/

wagon

Wagen
Meaning
a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto the wagon.
Der Bauer lud Heu auf den Wagen.
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

befriedigen
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
Das leckere Essen hat unseren Hunger vollständig gestillt.
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 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

antworten
Meaning
to give an answer or reply; to react to something
Example
Please respond to my email as soon as possible.
Bitte antworten Sie so schnell wie möglich auf meine E-Mail.
B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

fortgeschritten
Meaning
highly developed or complex
Example
He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.
Er studiert ein fortgeschrittenes Niveau der Mathematik.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

überspringen
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Er entschied sich, das Frühstück zu überspringen und direkt zur Arbeit zu gehen.
B1 noun riˈækʃən

reaction

Reaktion
Meaning
An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
Example
The arrests triggered a reaction.
Die Verhaftungen lösten eine Reaktion aus.
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

alt; wertvoll;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
Sie sammelte antike Möbel aus der viktorianischen Ära.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

workshop

Werkstatt
Meaning
a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities
Example
The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals.
Der Workshop konzentrierte sich auf die Verbesserung der technischen Fähigkeiten junger Fachleute.
B1 noun /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Emotion

Emotion
Meaning
a strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships
Example
Her face showed every emotion she was feeling inside.
Ihr Gesicht zeigte jede Emotion, die sie innerlich fühlte.
B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

angesprochen
Meaning
To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.
Example
Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.
Schlüsselprobleme anzusprechen ist entscheidend für langfristige Veränderungen.
B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

Fahrzeuge
Meaning
machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another
Example
There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.
Es gibt heute viele verschiedene Arten von Fahrzeugen auf der Straße.
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 /tʃɪl/

Chill

Kälte; Gefühl von Angst oder Besorgnis; entspannen
Meaning
an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax
Example
There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.
Es war eine Kälte in der Luft, als der Herbst näher rückte.
B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

wiegen
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
bitte wiegen Sie das Paket vor dem Versand.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

wissenschaftlich
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
Wissenschaftliche Entdeckungen prägen weiterhin unser Verständnis der Welt.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

permanent
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
Sie zog nach dem Studium dauerhaft in die Stadt.
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

atmen
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
Es war schwer zu atmen in dem verrauchten Raum.
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 noun /bʊl/

bull

Stier
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
Der Stier stürmte über das Feld in Richtung der roten Flagge.
B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

Curry
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
Ich liebe scharfes Hühnchen-Curry mit Reis.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

Schuld
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Sie fühlte überwältigende Schuld, nachdem sie den Geburtstag ihrer Mutter vergessen hatte.
B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

Klimawandel
Meaning
A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Example
Climate change is causing more natural disasters.
Der Klimawandel verursacht mehr Naturkatastrophen.
B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

traditionell
Meaning
according to custom or long-established practice
Example
Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.
Bangladesch ist traditionell für seine Gastfreundschaft bekannt.
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

begrenzt
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
Die Tickets für das Konzert sind begrenzt.
B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

Scham
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
Er fühlte tiefen Scham für sein unehrliches Verhalten bei der Arbeit.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

verderben
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
Der Regen hat die Veranstaltung im Freien ruiniert.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

politisch
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
Die politische Agenda umfasste Autonomie.
B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

Regenwald
Meaning
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist Heimat von Millionen von Arten.
B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

Finanzierung
Meaning
financial support for a project or organization
Example
The startup is seeking funding from investors.
Das Startup sucht Finanzierung von Investoren.
B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

Technik
Meaning
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
Example
She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.
Sie hat eine neue Atemtechnik im Yoga-Kurs gelernt.
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

überleben
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
Er hat den Sturm überlebt.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

beteiligt
Meaning
complicated or engaged in something
Example
She was deeply involved in community service.
Sie war tief in den Gemeinschaftsdiensten beteiligt.
B1 noun/verb /ˈleɪ.bər/

labor

Arbeit
Meaning
work, especially hard physical work; to work hard
Example
The workers labored in the hot sun all day.
Die Arbeiter arbeiteten den ganzen Tag in der heißen Sonne.
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

Schulter
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
Er trug die Tasche über seiner Schulter.
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

aufrechterhalten
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
Disziplin in Bildungseinrichtungen aufrechtzuerhalten ist entscheidend.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

unfreundlich
Meaning
not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude
Example
The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.
Der Ladenbesitzer wirkte auf neue Kunden unfreundlich.
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

brillant
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
Sie gab eine brillante Vorstellung auf der Bühne.
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 adjective /ɪˈmiːdiət/

immediate

sofort
Meaning
happening or done without delay
Example
The doctor gave her immediate attention.
Der Arzt gab ihr sofortige Aufmerksamkeit.
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

Glück
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

durchgehend
Meaning
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
Example
She worked throughout the night.
Sie arbeitete die ganze Nacht.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

Virus
Meaning
A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
Example
The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.
Der Computer war mit einem gefährlichen Virus infiziert.
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

Abfahrt
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
Die Abfahrt des Zuges wurde wegen technischer Probleme um dreißig Minuten verzögert.
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

aggressiv
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
Der Verkäufer verwendete eine aggressive Strategie, um den Deal abzuschließen.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

Leute
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Landbewohner führen oft ein einfaches Leben.
B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

heilen
Meaning
to cure; to become healthy again
Example
Time will heal all wounds.
Die Zeit wird alle Wunden heilen.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

schrecklich
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
Er fühlte sich schrecklich traurig, nachdem er die Nachricht gehört hatte.
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

becher
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
Sie trank ihren morgendlichen Kaffee aus einem Keramikbecher.
B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

erklären
Meaning
To announce something formally or officially.
Example
The government declared a state of emergency.
Die Regierung erklärte den Notstand.
B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

Barrieren
Meaning
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
Example
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
Sprachliche Barrieren können die Kommunikation erschweren.
B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

bettler
Meaning
a person who lives by asking for money or food
Example
The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.
Der Bettler saß neben dem Tempel und bat um Almosen.
B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

Donner
Meaning
the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
Example
We heard thunder rolling across the sky.
Wir hörten das Donnern über den Himmel rollen.
B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

ziel
Meaning
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
Example
The main objective is to test sustainability.
Das Hauptziel ist es, die Nachhaltigkeit zu testen.
B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

Meter
Meaning
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.
Example
The technician came to check the electricity meter.
Der Techniker kam, um den Stromzähler zu überprüfen.
B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

beabsichtigen
Meaning
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
Example
I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.
Ich beabsichtige, dieses Projekt bis morgen zu beenden.
B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

anklagen
Meaning
to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing
Example
She accused him of stealing her wallet.
Sie hat ihn des Diebstahls ihrer Brieftasche angeklagt.
B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

Maske
Meaning
covering for the face or head; disguise or protection
Example
She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.
Sie trug eine Maske, um sich vor Staub zu schützen.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

Durchgang/enge Straße; Abschnitt/Zitat; Prozess des Übergangs von einem Zustand oder Ort zum anderen
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
Der enge Durchgang führte vom Innenhof zur Bibliothek.
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

Grund; Zweck;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
Sie arbeitete Überstunden zum Wohl der Zukunft ihrer Familie.
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

Raupe
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
Die Raupe fraß alle Blätter der Pflanze.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

körperliche oder geistige Arbeit
Meaning
work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group
Example
The construction required months of hard labour to complete.
Der Bau erforderte Monate harter Arbeit, um abgeschlossen zu werden.
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

Flüssigkeit
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
Wasser ist bei Raumtemperatur eine Flüssigkeit.
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

podcast
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
Podcasts sind großartig, um das Zuhören zu verbessern.
B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

veröffentlichen
Meaning
to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available
Example
The author will publish her new novel next month.
Der Autor wird seinen neuen Roman nächsten Monat veröffentlichen.
B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

bestimmen
Meaning
to decide; to find out exactly
Example
We must determine the cause of the problem.
Wir müssen die Ursache des Problems bestimmen.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

Ruhm
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
Der junge Schauspieler erlangte mit seinem letzten Film internationalen Ruhm.
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 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

verbrauchen
Meaning
Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
Example
An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.
Eine Person verbraucht jährlich etwa 20 kg Plastik.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

blumenkohl
Meaning
white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds
Example
Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.
Gerösteter Blumenkohl ist eine leckere und gesunde Beilage.
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

ausblasen
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
Sie blies die Kerzen auf ihrer Geburtstagstorte aus.
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

initiatives

Initiativen
Meaning
Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.
Example
Community initiatives benefit underprivileged groups.
Gemeinschaftsinitiativen kommen benachteiligten Gruppen zugute.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

anfänglich
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the beginning.
Example
Her initial reaction was one of surprise.
Ihre anfängliche Reaktion war eine Überraschung.
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

Aussprache
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
Ihre Aussprache französischer Wörter hat sich stark verbessert.
B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

Lehrbuch
Meaning
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
Example
She bought a new biology textbook for her class.
Sie kaufte ein neues Biologiebuch für ihren Kurs.