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B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

verbieten
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
Das Gesetz verbietet das Rauchen an öffentlichen Orten.
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

Patriotismus
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
Der Tag des Sieges spiegelt den Patriotismus der ganzen Nation wider.
B2 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 /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

prominent
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
Er ist ein prominenter Führer in der Gemeinschaft.
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

proaktiv
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
Proaktive Strategien sind notwendig, um mit der Knappheit umzugehen.
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

panisch; ängstlich und furchtsam
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
Die Menge wurde panisch, als der Feueralarm ertönte.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

Publicity
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
Der Film erhielt viel Publicity vor seiner Veröffentlichung.
B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

säule
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
Der alte Tempel wurde von riesigen Steinsäulen gestützt.
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

Umfrage
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
Die Umfrage ergab, dass die meisten Menschen die neue Politik bevorzugten.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

spitz; direkt und eindeutig
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
Sie machte einen direkten Kommentar über sein Verhalten.
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 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 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 /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

Petition
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
Sie haben eine Petition unterschrieben, um die Verkehrssicherheit in der Region zu verbessern.
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 noun prəʊb

probe

sonde
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
Die Sonde sammelte Daten von der Oberfläche des Planeten.
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 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

Sammlung von Arbeiten, Proben oder Arbeitsliste
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Sein Portfolio zeigte seine breite Palette an Fähigkeiten.
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 /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

reinigen
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
Dieser Filter wird das Wasser effektiv reinigen.
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

Mäzen
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
Die Bibliothek wird von großzügigen Mäzenen unterstützt.
B2 noun /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, 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 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

polieren
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
Sie muss ihre Schuhe vor dem Interview polieren.
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

Prämie
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
Du musst deine Versicherungsprämie jedes Jahr bezahlen.
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 /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 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

allmählich nachlassen
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
Die Aufregung des Events begann nach ein paar Stunden zu verblassen.
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 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

fördern
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Die Förderung praktischer Bildung stellt die Entwicklung von Fähigkeiten sicher.
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 /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 /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

Datenbetrug durch Phishing
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
Phishing-E-Mails täuschen Menschen oft, damit sie ihre Passwörter preisgeben.
B2 noun /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 /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 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

pathetisch; erbärmlich
Meaning
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
Example
His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.
Seine pathologische Entschuldigung machte die Sache noch schlimmer.
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 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

vorbereitend; einführend; als Vorbereitung bestimmt
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Sie nahm vorbereitende Kurse vor der Abschlussprüfung.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

Prozession; Umzug;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
Die Hochzeitsprozession ging langsam zur Kirche.
B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

Problemlösung
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
Problemlösungsfähigkeiten sind der Schlüssel zur Führung.
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

pension
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
Nach der Pensionierung erhält er eine monatliche Rente von der Firma.
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

elternbezogen
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
Elterliche Anleitung ist wichtig für die Entwicklung eines Kindes.
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

besitz; eigentum; kontrolle
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
Das Haus ist seit Generationen im Besitz ihrer Familie.
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

Versprechen; Verpflichtung; Garantie;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
Er gab ein Versprechen, Geld für wohltätige Zwecke zu spenden.
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

schützend
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
Sie trug beim Radfahren einen schützenden Helm.
B2 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 /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

Verfolgung, Streben
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
Er widmete sein Leben dem Streben nach Glück.
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

auf seltsame Weise; auf ungewöhnliche Weise
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
Sie zog sich auf eine seltsame Weise für das formelle Abendessen an, trug helle Farben und ungewöhnliche Muster.
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

Vortäuschung
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
Er machte keinen Versuch, in dem Gespräch Interesse vorzutäuschen.
B2 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 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 /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

Plantage
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
Die Zuckerrohrplantage erstreckte sich über Meilen durch das Tal.
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

verlängert
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
Moderne Medizin hat die Lebenserwartung verlängert.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

Vorteil
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Einer der Vorteile, hier zu arbeiten, ist das kostenlose Mittagessen jeden Freitag.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

wahrscheinlich
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass es morgen regnet, basierend auf der Wettervorhersage.
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Anteil
Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
Der Anteil der Studenten, die die Prüfung bestanden haben, war hoch.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

anregen / schnell
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
Seine Rede brachte das Publikum dazu, Fragen zu stellen.
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

schnell springen oder tauchen; scharf fallen
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
Sie ist ins Schwimmbad gesprungen.
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 /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

bevorzugt
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
Es ist besser, den Zug zu nehmen, statt im dichten Verkehr zu fahren.
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

Prestige
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
Die Universität hat internationalen Prestige für ihre Forschung erlangt.
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

nach dem Krieg
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
Nach dem Krieg erlebte das Land ein schnelles wirtschaftliches Wachstum.
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

glaubwürdig oder wahrscheinlich
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
Seine Entschuldigung schien plausibel, aber ich hatte meine Zweifel.
B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

schmerzfrei
Meaning
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
Example
Modern methods ensure painless treatment.
Moderne Methoden gewährleisten eine schmerzfreie Behandlung.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

grube
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
Die Arbeiter gruben ein tiefes Loch, um das Fundament zu bauen.
B2 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.
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 /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 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

Phänomene
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
Phänomene wie Überschwemmungen stören landwirtschaftliche Systeme.
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 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

Schadstoffe
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
Schadstoffe tragen zur Umweltzerstörung bei.
B2 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 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

produktiv
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
Das Arbeiten von zu Hause aus hat mich produktiver gemacht als je zuvor.
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.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

vorhersehbar
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
Seine Reaktionen waren vorhersehbar, basierend auf seinem vergangenen Verhalten.
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

weg
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
Der schmale Weg führte zum versteckten Garten.
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

Physiker
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
Der Physiker erklärte den Studenten die Relativitätstheorie.
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 /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 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 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.
B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

Gipfel
Meaning
the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity
Example
The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.
Die Bergsteiger erreichten den Gipfel des Mount Everest.
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

reichlich; in großer Menge
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
Die Ernte war in diesem Jahr aufgrund des guten Wetters reichlich.
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

Vorhersage
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
Die Wettervorhersage sagt, dass es morgen regnen wird.
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

rätselhaft
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
Der Wissenschaftler fand die Ergebnisse rätselhaft.
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 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.
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

Pünktlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
Pünktlichkeit ist eine geschätzte Eigenschaft in professionellen Umfeldern.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

Pestizide
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
Der übermäßige Einsatz von Pestiziden kann der Umwelt schaden.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

paradies; ein Ort oder Zustand vollkommenen Glücks; ein idealer oder perfekter Ort
Meaning
heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place
Example
The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.
Die tropische Insel war wie das Paradies für die Touristen.
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

Schäler
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
Verwenden Sie einen Schäler, um die Kartoffelschale zu entfernen.
B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

Partition
Meaning
The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.
Example
Partition caused unrest.
Die Partition verursachte Unruhe.
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

machtlos
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
Sie fühlte sich machtlos gegen das ungerechte System.
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 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 /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 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.
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

miserabel, erbärmlich, sehr klein
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
Die Leistung des Teams war im Vergleich zum letzten Jahr miserabel.
B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

eigenartig; seltsam; ungewöhnlich
Meaning
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to
Example
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
Sie hat eine eigenartige Art zu sprechen.
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

verspielt, lebendig
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
Welpe war sehr verspielt, lief im Garten herum.
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 /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

Vorliebe
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik gegenüber Popmusik.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

Pirat
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
Das Piratenschiff wurde in der Nähe der Küste gesichtet.
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 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

provozieren
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
Seine Worte provozierten eine hitzige Diskussion.
B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

vorzeitig
Meaning
Happening or done before the usual or proper time.
Example
His decision to quit the job was premature.
Seine Entscheidung, den Job zu kündigen, war vorzeitig.
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

vorgeschlagen
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
Die vorgeschlagenen Änderungen werden das System verbessern.
B2 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 /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 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polar, bezogen auf die Pole
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
Pinguine leben in den Polarregionen der Erde.
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

schneiden
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
Gärtner schneiden die Bäume im Frühjahr, um das Wachstum zu fördern.
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

Anbieter
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
Der Dienstanbieter stellt sicher, dass alle Kunden rechtzeitig Unterstützung erhalten.
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

Vorratskammer
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
Sie füllte die Vorratskammer mit frischen Lebensmitteln für die Woche.
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

nachdenken
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
Sie ponderte über die Bedeutung des Gedichts.
B2 noun /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 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

pionier
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
Pionierarbeit führt oft zum Erfolg.
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

prestigeträchtig
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Die Harvard-Universität ist eine der renommiertesten Universitäten der Welt.
B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

erstklassig, wichtig
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
Sie ist in der besten Zeit ihrer Karriere.
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 /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 ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

Erhaltung
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
Eine ordnungsgemäße Erhaltung verlängert die Lebensdauer von Maschinen.