B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

Privatlehrer

Meaning

a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school

Example

The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.

Der Privatlehrer half dem Schüler, seine Mathematikfähigkeiten zu verbessern.

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 /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 /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

irrational Angst; Abneigung

Meaning

an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something

Example

She has a phobia of spiders.

Sie hat eine Phobie vor Spinnen.

B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

Leidenschaft

Meaning

strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling

Example

Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.

Ihre Leidenschaft für Musik führte sie dazu, eine professionelle Sängerin zu werden.

B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

vorläufig

Meaning

Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Example

Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.

Vorbereitende Schritte sind entscheidend vor dem Hauptprojekt.

B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

rätselhaft

Meaning

confusing; perplexing;

Example

The scientist found the results puzzling.

Der Wissenschaftler fand die Ergebnisse rätselhaft.

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 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 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 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

paradieren, zur Schau stellen

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

Die Soldaten paradeten durch die Straßen am Unabhängigkeitstag.

B2 noun /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 /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 /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

Pilger; Reisender

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

Der Pilger ging tagelang, um das heilige Heiligtum zu erreichen.

B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

Protagonist

Meaning

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Example

Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.

Charles Darnay ist einer der Protagonisten der Geschichte.

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 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

Wahrnehmung, Verständnis

Meaning

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

Example

Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.

Unsere Wahrnehmung der Situation wurde durch unsere früheren Erfahrungen geprägt.

B2 noun 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 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 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 /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 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

wohlstand

Meaning

The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.

Example

The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.

Das Land erreichte im letzten Jahrzehnt große Wohlstand.

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

Psychiater

Meaning

a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Example

The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.

Der Psychiater verschrieb dem Patienten Medikamente gegen die Angst.

B2 noun /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 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

Kinderarzt

Meaning

a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children

Example

The pediatrician examined the child carefully.

Der Kinderarzt untersuchte das Kind sorgfältig.

B2 noun /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 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

Bauer

Meaning

a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation

Example

The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.

Der Bauer arbeitete hart auf den Feldern von der Morgendämmerung bis zum Sonnenuntergang.

B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

politisch

Meaning

in a way that relates to politics or government

Example

The country is politically divided between two major parties.

Das Land ist politisch zwischen zwei großen Parteien geteilt.

B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

Streich

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

Sie haben während der Party einen harmlosen Streich mit ihrem Freund gespielt.

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 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

präsidial

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

Die Präsidentschaftswahlen sind für nächsten Monat angesetzt.

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.

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

psychologisch

Meaning

relating to the mind or mental processes.

Example

She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.

Sie untersuchte die psychologischen Auswirkungen von Trauma auf Kinder.

B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

Freizeitbeschäftigung

Meaning

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

Example

Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.

Bücher lesen ist ihr Lieblingsfreizeitbeschäftigung an den Wochenenden.

B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

verfahren

Meaning

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

Example

The court proceedings lasted for several hours.

Die Gerichtsverfahren dauerten mehrere Stunden.

B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

Beutel

Meaning

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

Example

She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.

Sie bewahrte ihre Münzen in einem kleinen Lederbeutel auf.

B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

dringend

Meaning

Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.

Example

The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.

Der Manager musste gleichzeitig mehrere dringende Probleme lösen.

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

Präsidentschaft

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

Er wurde 2020 zum Präsidenten gewählt.

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 noun /pliː/

Plea

Plädoyer; Antrag; Entschuldigung

Meaning

an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification

Example

She made a plea for help during the emergency.

Sie machte während des Notfalls einen Antrag auf Hilfe.

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

Prototyp

Meaning

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

Example

The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.

Das Unternehmen baute einen Prototyp des neuen Smartphones vor der Massenproduktion.

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 prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

Stimmprojektion

Meaning

The strength and range of voice when speaking.

Example

Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.

Eine richtige Projektion stellt sicher, dass jeder Zuhörer klar hört.

B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

Präfix; etwas am Anfang hinzufügen

Meaning

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

Example

Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.

Entwickler fügen oft Variablen mit einem Unterstrich als Präfix hinzu.

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

Vorwort

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

Der Autor erklärte seine Motivation im Vorwort.

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 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

präsentabel; geeignet, in der Öffentlichkeit gesehen zu werden

Meaning

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

Example

Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.

Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie für das Vorstellungsgespräch präsentabel aussehen.

B2 verb (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 /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 /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

pessimist

Meaning

a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future

Example

Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.

Als Pessimist erwartete er immer das schlimmste Ergebnis.

B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

primitiv; grundlegend; grob; unterentwickelt; einfach

Meaning

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

Example

The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.

Der Stamm verwendet immer noch primitive Werkzeuge zum Jagen und Ackerbau.

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 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 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

bewahren

Meaning

to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay

Example

We must preserve our natural environment.

Wir müssen unsere natürliche Umwelt bewahren.

B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

Planer

Meaning

a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks

Example

She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.

Sie benutzt einen täglichen Planer, um ihre Besprechungen zu organisieren.

B2 noun /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.

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

unbedeutend

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

Sie regt sich oft über die unbedeutendsten Dinge auf.

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 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

Polsterung / Füllung

Meaning

soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space

Example

The chair had extra padding for comfort.

Der Stuhl hatte zusätzliches Polster für mehr Komfort.

B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

Schützer

Meaning

a person or thing that protects someone or something

Example

The dog was seen as the family's protector.

Der Hund wurde als der Schützer der Familie gesehen.

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 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

parallel

Meaning

side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding

Example

The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

Die beiden Straßen verlaufen parallel zueinander über mehrere Meilen.

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 /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

problematisch; verursachend Probleme

Meaning

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

Example

The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.

Die neuen politischen Änderungen sind problematisch und müssen überprüft werden.

B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

palästinensisch

Meaning

relating to Palestine or its people

Example

The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.

Das palästinensische Volk hat ein reiches kulturelles Erbe.

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 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

derzeit; bald; in Kürze

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

Der Arzt wird dich bald sehen.

B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

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

Meaning

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

Example

After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.

Nach Monaten des Wachstums erreichten die Verkäufe ein Plateau.

B2 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.

B2 verb /piːp/

peep

linsen

Meaning

to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound

Example

The child tried to peep through the keyhole.

Das Kind versuchte, durch das Schlüsselloch zu schielen.

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

Philosoph

Meaning

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

Example

Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.

Sokrates war ein berühmter Philosoph im antiken Griechenland.

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 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 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

verfolgen

Meaning

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

Example

She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

Sie entschied sich, ihre Träume, Ärztin zu werden, zu verfolgen.

B2 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 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

kompetent

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

Sie ist äußerst kompetent in mehreren Sprachen.

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

psychiatrie

Meaning

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

Example

She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.

Sie entschied sich, Psychiatrie zu studieren, um Menschen mit psychischen Gesundheitsproblemen zu helfen.

B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

Blütenblatt

Meaning

One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla

Example

Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.

Jedes Blütenblatt der Gänseblümchen war weiß mit einem gelben Zentrum.

B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

Phase; eine deutliche Periode oder Stufe in einem Entwicklungsprozess

Meaning

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

Example

The project is now in its final phase.

Das Projekt befindet sich nun in seiner letzten Phase.

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 /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

eine Person, die zu den ersten gehört, die ein neues Gebiet erkunden oder sich dort niederlassen; jemand, der neue Ideen oder Methoden entwickelt

Meaning

a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods

Example

She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.

Sie war eine Pionierin im Bereich der Informatik.

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.

B2 noun plɒt

plot

Handlung

Meaning

The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.

Example

The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.

Die Handlung von 'A Tale of Two Cities' ist intensiv und packend.

B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

verschmutzen

Meaning

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants

Example

Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.

Fabriken verschmutzen die Umwelt mit giftigen Chemikalien.

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 /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 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 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 pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

Einfluss von Gleichaltrigen

Meaning

The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

Example

Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.

Der Einfluss von Gleichaltrigen kann das Verhalten von Jugendlichen erheblich prägen.

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

Pessimismus

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

Ihr ständiger Pessimismus machte es schwer, optimistisch zu bleiben.

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 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

die kleinste Einheit eines digitalen Bildes oder Displays

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

Das Bild ist verschwommen, weil einige Pixel fehlen.

B2 verb /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 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 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 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 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 ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

prähistorisch, vor den schriftlichen Aufzeichnungen

Meaning

Belonging to the time before written records.

Example

The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.

Die prähistorische Ära war von dem Aufstieg der frühen Menschen geprägt.

B2 noun/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.

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 /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

Halbinsel

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

Die koreanische Halbinsel befindet sich in Ostasien.

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

siegen

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

Gerechtigkeit wird immer über Ungerechtigkeit siegen.

B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

Vorschlag, Plan

Meaning

A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.

Example

The company made a business proposition to the investors.

Das Unternehmen machte den Investoren ein Geschäftsangebot.

B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

Partikel

Meaning

a very small piece or amount of something

Example

Dust particles floated in the air near the window.

Staubpartikel schwebten in der Luft nahe dem Fenster.

B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

Demonstrant

Meaning

a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration

Example

The protester spoke passionately about the cause.

Der Demonstrant sprach leidenschaftlich über die Sache.

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 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

Aussichten

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The prospects for growth look promising.

Die Aussichten auf Wachstum sehen vielversprechend aus.

B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

Nähe

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

Die Nähe der Schule zu ihrem Haus machte es bequem.

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 /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 /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

Panne

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

Ich musste einen Platten in meinem Fahrradreifen heute Morgen reparieren.

B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

Zeitschrift

Meaning

a magazine or journal published at regular intervals

Example

She subscribed to a science periodical.

Sie abonnierte eine wissenschaftliche Zeitschrift.

B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

teilweise; voreingenommen;

Meaning

incomplete; showing bias or prejudice

Example

The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.

Der Richter gab eine teilweise Entscheidung zugunsten des Beklagten.

B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

phänomenal

Meaning

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

Example

The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.

Das Team erzielte einen phänomenalen Erfolg im Turnier.

B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

vergehen

Meaning

To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

Example

Many soldiers perished in the war.

Viele Soldaten sind im Krieg gefallen.

B2 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 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

unbezahlbar; von unschätzbarem Wert

Meaning

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

Example

Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.

Der antike Schmuck ihrer Großmutter ist absolut unbezahlbar.

B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progressiv

Meaning

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

Example

She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.

Sie hat progressive Ansichten über soziale Gerechtigkeit und Gleichheit.

B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

Tonhöhe, Wurf

Meaning

the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

Example

The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.

Die Tonhöhe des Sängers war während der Aufführung perfekt.

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 /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

Prospekt

Meaning

a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject

Example

The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.

Die Gesundheitsabteilung verteilte ein Prospekt über Ernährung.