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B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prosperieren
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Mit harter Arbeit und Entschlossenheit gelang es ihr, in ihrer Karriere zu prosperieren.
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

extrem durstig
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
Nach dem Wandern in der Wüste war er extrem durstig.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

dickbauchig
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
Der dickbauchige Mann hatte Schwierigkeiten, sein Hemd zuzuknöpfen.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

roher Reis; Reisfeld
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
Die Bauern arbeiteten hart auf den Reisfeldern während der Erntezeit.
B2 noun

Patriot

Patriot
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

Glück
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

Fotos
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
Fotos zu einem Familienstammbaum hinzuzufügen macht es persönlicher.
B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

praktisch
Meaning
Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.
Example
A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.
Ein praktischer Ansatz ist notwendig, um komplexe Probleme zu lösen.
C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

Schlaginstrumente
Meaning
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
Example
The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.
Die Schlaginstrumente-Sektion fügte dem Orchester Rhythmus und Energie hinzu.
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.
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.
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

die Tiefe messen oder genau untersuchen
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
Sie benutzten eine Linie, um die Tiefe des Sees zu messen.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

vorab etablieren
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
Einige Regeln wurden vorab etabliert, bevor das Treffen stattfand.
A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

möglichkeit
Meaning
something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur
Example
There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
Es gibt eine starke Möglichkeit von Regen morgen.
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

Entbehrung, Mangel
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
Die Flüchtlinge litten unter großer Entbehrung während des harten Winters.
B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

pausieren
Meaning
to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech
Example
Please pause the video while I take notes.
Bitte pausieren Sie das Video, während ich Notizen mache.
A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

Ananas
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown
Example
She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.
Sie fügte frische Ananas zum Obstsalat hinzu.
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

Kiesel
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
Er warf einen Kieselstein in den Teich und beobachtete die Wellen.
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

Zange
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
Der Koch benutzte eine Zange, um den heißen Topf vom Herd zu nehmen.
C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

vorgeplant
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
Das Verbrechen war eindeutig vorgeplant.
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.
C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

Niederschlag
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
Die jährlichen Niederschlagswerte nehmen ab.
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

Selbstbewusstsein und Haltung
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
Ein guter Redner bewahrt seine Haltung unter Druck.
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

schmeicheln, kriechen
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, die Ängste der Wähler auszunutzen.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

Vorwand, Schein
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Seine Freundlichkeit war nur ein Vorwand, um Vertrauen zu gewinnen.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

warmer Kräuterumschlag
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
Die Krankenschwester trug einen warmen Umschlag auf sein verletztes Bein auf.
A2 noun /per/

pair

Paar
Meaning
two things of the same kind that are used together
Example
She wore a matching pair of shoes.
Sie trug ein passendes Paar Schuhe.
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.
C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

Tuch, das über einem Sarg ausgebreitet wird; ein dunkler Überzug, der eine düstere Atmosphäre schafft
Meaning
a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere
Example
A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.
Ein Dunstmantel hing über dem brennenden Gebäude.
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

Phrasen
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
Lernen Sie gebräuchliche Phrasen für den täglichen Gebrauch.
B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

Partition
Meaning
The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.
Example
Partition caused unrest.
Die Partition verursachte Unruhe.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

entscheidend
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
Erneuerbare Energien spielen eine entscheidende Rolle für die Nachhaltigkeit.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

Vorrang
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
Die Vorrangstellung der Bildung kann nicht bestritten werden.
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

bevorzugt
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
Mitglieder erhalten im Club bevorzugte Behandlung.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈplæstɪk/

plastic

Plastik
Meaning
a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped
Example
These containers are made of durable plastic.
Diese Behälter sind aus haltbarem Plastik gemacht.
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

teilweise beschatteter Bereich
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
Die Penumbra des Mondes erzeugte einen schwachen Schatten über der Erde.
C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

schneller, starker oder unregelmäßiger Herzschlag aufgrund von Aufregung oder einer medizinischen Erkrankung
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
Sie erlebte Palpitationen vor ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.
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.
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

gepuffter Reis
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
Ich esse gerne gepufften Reis als gesunden Snack.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

Anhänger
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
Sie trug einen silbernen Anhänger um den Hals.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

Glück
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

Gabelzahn
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
Die Gabel hat vier Zähne.
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.
C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

Pigmentierung
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
Übermäßiges Reiben kann Pigmentierungsprobleme verursachen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

mitleidserregend; traurig
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
Die mitleidserregenden Schreie des verletzten Tieres rührten alle zu Tränen.
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

wesentlicher Teil, Kern
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
Der wesentliche Teil seines Arguments war, dass Ehrlichkeit am wichtigsten ist.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

Patent
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Er hat seine neue Erfindung patentieren lassen, um sie vor dem Kopieren zu schützen.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

Kommentar in Klammern
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
Er fügte während der Vorlesung einen Kommentar in Klammern hinzu.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

Potenz
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
Die Potenz des neuen Medikaments erstaunte die Ärzte.
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

flache Oberfläche; Flugzeug; ebnen
Meaning
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
Example
The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.
Der Tischler benutzte ein Werkzeug, um das Holz zu ebnen.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

Proletarier
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
Die Bewegung war in proletarischen Kämpfen verwurzelt.
C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

üppig
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
Er bot reichlich Dank für ihre rechtzeitige Hilfe an.
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

populistischer Führer
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
Der populistische Führer versprach, die Bedürfnisse der einfachen Bürger an erste Stelle zu setzen.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

kostbar
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
Dieser Ring ist sehr kostbar für meine Großmutter.
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 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 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.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

niederwerfen
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
Er lag niedergeworfen auf dem Boden nach der langen Schlacht.
A1 noun /piːs/

piece

ein Stück
Meaning
a portion or part of something
Example
He gave me a piece of cake.
Er gab mir ein Stück Kuchen.
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

Schlussrede
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
Die Peroration des Politikers ließ das Publikum begeistert klatschen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

Fülle
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant
Example
The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.
Der Garten bot im Frühling eine Fülle von Blumen an.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

schmackhaft
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
Das Essen war einfach, aber ziemlich schmackhaft.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

kleine Flöte
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
Sie spielte eine lebhafte Melodie auf dem Piccolo während des Konzerts.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

unvergleichlich; ohne Gleichen; ohne Rivalen
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
Ihre unübertroffene Schönheit verzauberte alle.
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

Vorschrift
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
Die Vorschrift der Organisation verlangte strikte Pünktlichkeit.
B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

verschmutzt
Meaning
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
Example
Polluted air causes severe health problems.
Verschmutzte Luft verursacht schwere Gesundheitsprobleme.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

vorausgegangen
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
Dunkle Wolken gingen dem starken Regen voraus.
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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

Kaffeeperkolator
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
Sie machte einen frischen Becher Kaffee mit dem Perkolator.
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

Vorbild
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
Neom ist ein Vorbild für nachhaltiges urbanes Design.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

Salon, Geschäft
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
Sie empfingen die Gäste im vorderen Parlor.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

plötzlicher Ausbruch
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
Sie wurde von einem plötzlichen Lachanfall erfasst.
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.
B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

Protein
Meaning
a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions
Example
Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
Proteine sind wichtig für den Aufbau und die Reparatur von Geweben im Körper.
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

abwertend
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
Er benutzte abwertende Begriffe, um seine Gegner zu beleidigen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

gering, unbedeutend
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
Sie boten ihm einen geringen Betrag für seine Arbeit an.
A2 noun /pleɪt/

Plate

Teller
Meaning
a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food
Example
Please put the rice on your plate.
Bitte lege den Reis auf deinen Teller.
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

Hülsenfrucht
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Hülsenfrüchte sind eine ausgezeichnete Proteinquelle für Vegetarier.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

Vorahnung
Meaning
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
Example
He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.
Er hatte eine starke Vorahnung, dass der Plan scheitern würde.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

Programmierung
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
Er lernt seit mehreren Monaten Programmierung.
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

abgezäunter Bereich für Pferde oder andere Tiere
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
Die Pferde grasten im Paddock.
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

beliebt
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
Dieses Restaurant ist bei jungen Leuten sehr beliebt.
A2 verb /plænt/

plant

pflanzen
Meaning
to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly
Example
She planted roses in her garden.
Sie hat Rosen in ihrem Garten gepflanzt.
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.
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

verfallen
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
Das Fleisch begann bei der Hitze zu verfallen.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

Palinode
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
Der Dichter schrieb eine Palinode, um sich für seine früheren harten Worte zu entschuldigen.
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

Permeabilität, die Eigenschaft oder der Zustand, durchlässig zu sein, so dass Flüssigkeiten oder Gase hindurchtreten können
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
Die Permeabilität des Bodens beeinflusst die Wasserretention.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

Polar Bear

Eisbär
Meaning
a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions
Example
The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.
Der Eisbär schwimmt im kalten Wasser der Arktis.
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

Garnele
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
Der Koch bereitete ein köstliches Garnelen-Curry mit Kokosmilch zu.
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

verboten
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
Die verbotenen Gesetze wurden in der Region streng durchgesetzt.
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.
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

Probezeit
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
Er wurde für sechs Monate in der Probezeit gesetzt.
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.
C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

Wortspiel
Meaning
A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.
Example
He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.
Er machte ein cleveres Wortspiel über das Aufgehen des Brotes in der Bäckerei.
C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

Glück
Meaning
a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice
Example
The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

hängend
Meaning
hanging down or suspended
Example
The pendent branches touched the ground.
Die hängenden Zweige berührten den Boden.
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

bahnbrechende Mission
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
Artemis ist eine bahnbrechende Mission in der Weltraumforschung.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

Vermögen
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
Das Schloss war Teil seines Vermögens, das er von seinen adeligen Vorfahren geerbt hatte.
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

Protektorat
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
Das kleine Land wurde zu einem Protektorat des Imperiums.
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

verbreiten
Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
Wissenschaftler arbeiten daran, die Arten in Gefangenschaft zu propagieren.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

Ponny
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
Die Kinder genossen es, das sanfte Ponny auf der Farm zu reiten.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

Reisepass
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
Sie erneuerte ihren Reisepass vor der Auslandsreise.
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

penibel
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
Sie war penibel in ihrer Aufmerksamkeit für Etikette.
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

tiefgreifend
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
Die Rede hatte einen tiefgreifenden Einfluss auf das Publikum.
C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

mit einem murmelnden Geräusch fließen
Meaning
To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).
Example
The brook purled softly through the meadow.
Der Bach purle sanft durch die Wiese.
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

Schutz
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
Die Bewegung konzentrierte sich auf den Schutz der Rechte.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

ein kleines Zahnrad oder der äußere Teil eines Vogelflügels; einschränken oder immobilisieren
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
Die Pinion des Vogels war verletzt, was es ihm verhinderte zu fliegen.
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.
A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

malen
Meaning
to apply a colored substance to a surface
Example
She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.
Sie liebt es, in ihrer Freizeit Landschaften zu malen.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

Podologe
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
Ich habe einen Termin beim Podologen wegen meiner Knöchelverletzung.
C2 noun /pruːd/

prude

übermäßig anständige Person
Meaning
A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.
Example
He was called a prude for blushing at the movie scenes.
Er wurde als prüde bezeichnet, weil er bei den Filmszenen errötete.
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

lasterhaft
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
Das Magazin wurde für seinen lasterhaften Inhalt kritisiert.
C2 adjective /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/

pyrotechnic

pyrotechnisch
Meaning
Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.
Example
The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve.
Die Stadt feierte mit einer großen pyrotechnischen Darbietung am Silvesterabend.
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.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

Philologe
Meaning
a person who studies languages and their history
Example
The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.
Der Philologe analysierte alte Texte, um die Sprachentwicklung zu verstehen.