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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 /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 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 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 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

privat; vertraulich
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
Sie sprach mit ihm privat über das Thema.
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 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 /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 /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 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 /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

vorläufig
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
Die vorläufige Vereinbarung wird nächsten Monat überprüft.
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 noun

Patriot

Patriot
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 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 /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

Partnerschaft
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
Unsere Partnerschaft hat beiden Unternehmen geholfen zu wachsen.
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.
B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

Bestimmungen
Meaning
A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.
Example
Provisions must align with public aspirations.
Die Bestimmungen müssen mit den öffentlichen Bestrebungen übereinstimmen.
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.
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 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

durchdringen
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
Die Kugel durchdrang die Wand.
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 /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/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 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 /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 /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

permanenz
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
Die Permanenz des Steinmonuments beeindruckte alle Besucher.
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 /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 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 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 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 /pætʃ/

Patch

Flicken
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
Sie nähte einen Flicken über das Loch in ihrer Jeans.
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

tätscheln
Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
Sie tätschelte den Hund sanft auf den Kopf.
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 /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 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

verfolgen
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
Der Anwalt entschied sich, den Fall nach dem Sammeln ausreichender Beweise zu verfolgen.
B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

poliert, raffiniert und elegant
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
Sie gab eine polierte Vorstellung beim Recital.
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 /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 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 /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 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 ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

Aussicht
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
Der Erfolg des Projekts bietet eine große Aussicht für die Wirtschaft.
B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

Kompetenz
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
Seine Kompetenz in mehreren Sprachen ist bemerkenswert.
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 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 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 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 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 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

Teilchen
Meaning
Minute portions of matter.
Example
PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.
PM2.5 Teilchen schädigen die Atemwege.
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 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 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 /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 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 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 /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 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 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 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 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

primäres Ziel
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
Das primäre Ziel der Veranstaltung war es, das Recycling zu fördern.
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 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 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 /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 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.
B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

pistole
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
Der Offizier zog seine Pistole aus dem Holster.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

Psychologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
Psychologie hilft uns zu verstehen, wie Menschen denken und handeln.
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 /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 /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 verb /poʊz/

pose

Glück
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 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 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 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

öffentlich; auf offene Weise;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
Das Unternehmen kündigte seine neue Politik öffentlich an.
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 /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 prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

Verfahren
Meaning
An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
Example
The proceedings discussed language issues.
Die Verhandlungen diskutierten Sprachprobleme.
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 /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 /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

durchhalten
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay
Example
He persevered through many failures before succeeding.
Er persevierte trotz vieler Misserfolge, bevor er erfolgreich wurde.
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 /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

Beharrlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
Seine Beharrlichkeit zahlte sich schließlich aus, als er den Job bekam.
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 /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 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 /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

philosophisch
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
Sie behielt während der Krise eine ruhige und philosophische Haltung bei.
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 /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.
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 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 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 pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

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

Prosperous

wohlhabend; prosperierend;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
Das Unternehmen wurde nach der Einführung ihres neuen Produkts sehr wohlhabend.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

giftig; toxisch; tödlich
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
Die Schlange ist sehr giftig und gefährlich.
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

Arzt
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
Der Arzt verschrieb einige Medikamente, um die Krankheit zu behandeln.
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 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 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 /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 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 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 verb /pliːd/

plead

flehen
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
Sie flehte um Gnade.
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 /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

Pseudonym
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
Example
Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain war das Pseudonym von Samuel Clemens.
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 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 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 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 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 /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 /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

Prämisse / Gebäude
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
Sein Argument basierte auf einer falschen Prämisse.
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

ausgeprägt
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
Es gibt einen ausgeprägten Unterschied zwischen den beiden Stilen.
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 /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 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 /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.