B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

Veröffentlichung

Meaning

the act of making something publicly known or available

Example

The publication of the report sparked a debate.

Die Veröffentlichung des Berichts löste eine Debatte aus.

B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

Popularität

Meaning

the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people

Example

The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year.

Die Popularität des Sängers ist in diesem Jahr schnell gewachsen.

B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

Durchgang/enge Straße; Abschnitt/Zitat; Prozess des Übergangs von einem Zustand oder Ort zum anderen

Meaning

a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another

Example

The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.

Der enge Durchgang führte vom Innenhof zur Bibliothek.

B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

Glück

Meaning

the flesh of a pig used as food

Example

He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

Fotokopie

Meaning

a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy

Example

Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.

Bitte fertigen Sie vor dem Meeting eine Fotokopie dieser Dokumente an.

B1 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.

B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

Perle

Meaning

a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry

Example

She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.

Sie trug eine schöne Perlenkette zur Hochzeit.

B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

teilnehmer

Meaning

People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.

Example

Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.

Teilnehmer werden atemberaubende Ausblicke genießen.

B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

Hafen

Meaning

A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.

Example

Ports improve maritime trade.

Häfen verbessern den maritimen Handel.

B1 verb /piːl/

peel

schälen

Meaning

to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable

Example

She peeled the mango before eating it.

Sie schälte die Mango, bevor sie sie aß.

B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

persönlichkeit

Meaning

the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person

Example

She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.

Sie hat eine sehr extrovertierte und freundliche Persönlichkeit.

B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

personenbezogene Daten

Meaning

Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data

Example

Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.

Die Sicherung persönlicher Daten ist in der digitalen Ära entscheidend.

B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

Programmierung

Meaning

the process of writing computer code to create software or applications

Example

He spends most of his time learning computer programming.

Er verbringt den Großteil seiner Zeit mit dem Erlernen der Computerprogrammierung.

B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

Persönlich; meiner Meinung nach; für sich selbst; persönlich

Meaning

as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person

Example

Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.

Persönlich denke ich, dass der Film ausgezeichnet war, obwohl andere anderer Meinung sind.

B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

vorbereitet

Meaning

made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand

Example

She was fully prepared for the final exam.

Sie war gut auf die Abschlussprüfung vorbereitet.

B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

praktisch; fast; fast

Meaning

in a practical manner; almost; nearly

Example

The project is practically finished.

Das Projekt ist fast fertig.

B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

Politiker

Meaning

a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession

Example

The politician promised to improve the economy.

Der Politiker versprach, die Wirtschaft zu verbessern.

B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

Gehweg

Meaning

a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving

Example

She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.

Sie ging auf dem Gehweg zur Bushaltestelle.

B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

besonders

Meaning

to a higher degree than is usual or expected

Example

She is particularly fond of Italian food.

Sie ist besonders an italienischem Essen interessiert.

B1 adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise

genau

Meaning

Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.

Example

She gave precise instructions for the experiment.

Sie gab genaue Anweisungen für das Experiment.

B1 adverb /ˈfɪzɪkəli/

physically

körperlich

Meaning

in a physical manner; relating to the body

Example

She is physically strong and healthy.

Sie ist physisch stark und gesund.

B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

einfach

Meaning

simple or clear, without decoration or complexity

Example

She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.

Sie trug ein einfaches weißes Kleid zur Zeremonie.

B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

pflaume

Meaning

a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed

Example

The purple plum was juicy and delicious.

Die lila pflaume war saftig und lecker.

B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

rätsel

Meaning

to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something

Example

The math problem will puzzle even the experts.

Das Mathematikproblem wird selbst die Experten verwirren.

B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

schwanger; bedeutend

Meaning

having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance

Example

She announced that she was three months pregnant.

Sie kündigte an, dass sie im dritten Monat schwanger war.

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.

B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

hauptsächlich

Meaning

for the most part; mainly

Example

She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.

Sie ist hauptsächlich verantwortlich für das Finanzmanagement.

B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

Teil

Meaning

A part or share of something.

Example

She ate only a small portion of the meal.

Sie aß nur einen kleinen Teil des Essens.

B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

Vorschlag

Meaning

A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

Der Vorschlag wurde nicht akzeptiert.

B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

bestrafen

Meaning

to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline

Example

The teacher will punish students who cheat.

Der Lehrer wird Schüler bestrafen, die schummeln.

B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

Druck

Meaning

the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension

Example

The pressure of the situation made him nervous.

Der Druck der Situation machte ihn nervös.

B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

Glück

Meaning

to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument

Example

He persuaded his friend to join the club.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

rohr

Meaning

a tube used for conveying liquids or gases

Example

The plumber fixed the broken pipe.

Der Klempner reparierte das kaputte Rohr.

B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

politisch

Meaning

Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.

Example

The political agenda included autonomy.

Die politische Agenda umfasste Autonomie.

B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

Präsentation

Meaning

The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.

Example

The presentation of the new product was well received.

Die Präsentation des neuen Produkts wurde gut aufgenommen.

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.

B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

permanent; unveränderlich

Meaning

lasting; unchanging; enduring

Example

The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.

Das Tattoo ist ein permanentes Zeichen auf seiner Haut.

B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

gießen

Meaning

to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily

Example

Please pour the water into the glass carefully.

Bitte gießen Sie das Wasser vorsichtig in das Glas.

B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

Pfau

Meaning

a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan

Example

The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.

Der prächtige Pfau breitete seine bunten Federn aus, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.

B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

Klempner

Meaning

a person who installs or repairs water pipes

Example

The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.

Der Klempner reparierte das leckende Rohr in der Küche.

B1 noun /per/

Pear

Birne

Meaning

a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top

Example

She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.

Sie genoss eine frische Birne aus dem Obstgarten.

B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

Paket

Meaning

a small package or container holding items or information

Example

He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.

Er kaufte ein Paket Kekse im Laden.

B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

vorschlagen

Meaning

to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you

Example

I propose we take a short break.

Ich schlage vor, dass wir eine kurze Pause machen.

B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

Beweis

Meaning

evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement

Example

The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.

Der Detektiv präsentierte den Beweis für die Schuld des Verdächtigen.

B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

haupt; primär; am wichtigsten; chef

Meaning

main; primary; most important; chief

Example

The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.

Der Hauptgrund für das Treffen war die Diskussion über das Budget.

B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Verlagswesen

Meaning

the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale

Example

He works in the publishing industry as an editor.

Er arbeitet in der Verlagsbranche als Redakteur.

B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

Beruf

Meaning

a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill

Example

Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.

Lehren ist ein edler Beruf, der die zukünftigen Generationen formt.

B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

aussprechen

Meaning

to say words correctly; to declare officially

Example

She can pronounce French words perfectly.

Sie kann französische Wörter perfekt aussprechen.

B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

veröffentlichen

Meaning

to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available

Example

The author will publish her new novel next month.

Der Autor wird seinen neuen Roman nächsten Monat veröffentlichen.

B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

Haufen

Meaning

a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap

Example

He placed the books in a pile on the table.

Er legte die Bücher in einen Haufen auf dem Tisch.

B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

Palme

Meaning

a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree

Example

The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.

Der Palmenbaum produziert süße Früchte, die wir gerne essen.

B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

parlament

Meaning

the highest legislative body in a country

Example

The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.

Das Gesetz wurde im Parlament nach einer langen Debatte verabschiedet.

B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

Muster / Design

Meaning

A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.

Example

The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.

Das Kleid hatte ein schönes florales Muster.

B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

gebäck

Meaning

a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory

Example

I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.

Ich habe eine Schachtel frische Gebäck für das Frühstück gekauft.

B1 verb pres

press

drücken. drücken.

Meaning

Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.

Example

Press firmly to operate the machine.

Drücken Sie fest, um die Maschine zu bedienen.

B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

blass; schwach; fahl

Meaning

having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint

Example

She looked pale after being sick for a week.

Sie sah blass aus, nachdem sie eine Woche lang krank gewesen war.

B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

kleben

Meaning

to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive

Example

I paste the picture into my scrapbook.

Ich klebe das Bild in mein Scrapbook.

B1 noun /ˈpiː.nʌt/

Peanut

erdnuss

Meaning

an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking

Example

Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.

Geröstete Erdnüsse sind ein beliebter Snack in vielen Ländern.

B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

teilnehmer

Meaning

a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event

Example

Every participant in the marathon received a medal.

Jeder Teilnehmer im Marathon erhielt eine Medaille.

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

Entschuldigung; Verzeihung;

Meaning

forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense

Example

I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.

Ich bitte um Entschuldigung, dass ich das Treffen unterbrochen habe.

B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

präzise

Meaning

In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.

Example

The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.

Der Roboterarm hat die Operation präzise durchgeführt.

B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

Plattformen, Software- oder Hardwareumgebungen

Meaning

Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.

Example

Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.

Verschiedene Plattformen bieten verschiedene digitale Lösungen an.

B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

Fußgänger

Meaning

a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary

Example

The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.

Der Fußgänger überquerte die Straße an der Fußgängerampel.

B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

kleiner Lkw mit offener Ladefläche; die Handlung des Sammelns oder Verbesserns von etwas

Meaning

a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something

Example

The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.

Das Unternehmen hat eine Abholung für die zurückgegebenen Waren geplant.

B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

verhindert

Meaning

To stop something from happening or arising.

Example

Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.

Das warme Klima von Bangladesch verhindert Schneefall.

B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

Pazifischer Ozean

Meaning

The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.

Example

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.

Der Pazifische Ozean ist der größte Ozean der Erde.

B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

Mast

Meaning

a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material

Example

They placed the flag on top of the pole.

Sie haben die Fahne oben auf dem Mast gesetzt.

B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

Armut; Mangel an grundlegenden Bedürfnissen

Meaning

the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities

Example

Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.

Viele Organisationen arbeiten daran, die Armut weltweit zu verringern.

B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

Leistung

Meaning

The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.

Example

Performance improvements boost confidence.

Leistungsverbesserungen steigern das Vertrauen.

B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

richtig

Meaning

in the correct or suitable manner

Example

He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.

Er hat die Aufgabe richtig ausgeführt, um Fehler zu vermeiden.

B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

fördern

Meaning

to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position

Example

The company promotes environmental awareness.

Das Unternehmen fördert das Umweltbewusstsein.

B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

Übertritt, Tod

Meaning

the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life

Example

The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.

Der Tod des Führers war ein großer Verlust für die Nation.

B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

Drucker

Meaning

a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents

Example

The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.

Der Drucker lieferte die Hochzeitskarten rechtzeitig.

B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

Ananas

Meaning

a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh

Example

The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.

Die Ananas hat eine Krone aus stacheligen Blättern oben.

B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

Vorbereitung

Meaning

The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.

Example

The team made careful preparation for the presentation.

Das Team hat eine sorgfältige Vorbereitung für die Präsentation getroffen.

B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

kaufen

Meaning

to buy something; to acquire by paying money

Example

I need to purchase groceries for the week.

Ich muss Lebensmittel für die Woche kaufen.

B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

kürbis

Meaning

a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh

Example

We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.

Wir haben aus einem großen Kürbis eine Kürbislaterne geschnitzt.

B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

Beteiligung

Meaning

the action of taking part in something

Example

Her participation in the competition was commendable.

Ihre Beteiligung am Wettbewerb war lobenswert.

B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

Eigentum; Immobilie; Grundstueck; Eigenschaft

Meaning

a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality

Example

They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.

Sie kauften eine schoene Immobilie auf dem Land.

B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

Profil

Meaning

a description or representation of someone or something; an outline

Example

He updated his profile on the company website.

Er hat sein Profil auf der Unternehmenswebsite aktualisiert.

B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

Potenzial

Meaning

Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

Example

The potential for innovation is immense.

Das Potenzial für Innovation ist immens.

B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

Handtasche

Meaning

a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items

Example

She kept her wallet in her purse.

Sie legte ihre Geldbörse in ihre Handtasche.

B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

besonders

Meaning

specific or special; distinct from others

Example

He is very particular about his diet.

Er ist sehr besonders bei seiner Diät.

B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

Panel, Gruppe von Richtern

Meaning

a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic

Example

The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.

Das Panel von Richtern gab den Gewinner des Wettbewerbs bekannt.

B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

Mitleid; Sympathie;

Meaning

a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment

Example

I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.

Ich hatte Mitleid mit dem obdachlosen Mann im Regen.

B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

Prozentsatz

Meaning

a proportion or share in relation to a whole

Example

The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.

Der Prozentsatz der Studenten, die die Prüfung bestanden haben, war hoch.

B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

Protest

Meaning

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Example

Students organized a protest.

Die Studenten organisierten einen Protest.

B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

Pfund

Meaning

a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

Example

The price of the book is five pounds.

Der Preis des Buches beträgt fünf Pfund.

B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

Preis

Meaning

something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly

Example

He won the first prize in the competition.

Er hat den ersten Preis im Wettbewerb gewonnen.

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.

B1 noun /piː/

Pea

erbse

Meaning

a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable

Example

The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.

Die Kinder genossen es, süße Erbsen zum Abendessen zu essen.

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.

B1 noun /ˈpaʊdər/

powder

Puder

Meaning

a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles

Example

She sprinkled some powder on the cake.

Sie streute etwas Pulver auf den Kuchen.

B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

pfirsich

Meaning

a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center

Example

The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.

Der Pfirsich war perfekt reif und saftig, als ich hinein biss.

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.

B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

Porträt

Meaning

a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face

Example

The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.

Der Künstler malte ein schönes Porträt seiner Frau.

B1 noun /ˈprɪzənər/

prisoner

Gefangener

Meaning

a person who is in prison

Example

The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years.

Der Gefangene wurde nach 10 Jahren auf Bewährung entlassen.

B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

Aussprache

Meaning

the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words

Example

Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.

Ihre Aussprache französischer Wörter hat sich stark verbessert.

B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

Proteine

Meaning

Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.

Example

Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.

Mageres Fleisch und Hülsenfrüchte liefern hochwertige Proteine.

B1 noun praɪd

pride

Stolz

Meaning

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.

Example

Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.

Der Tag des Sieges erfüllt unsere Herzen mit Stolz.

B1 noun /preɪz/

Praise

Lob

Meaning

words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration

Example

The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.

Der Lehrer lobte die Schüler für ihre harte Arbeit.

B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

höflich;

Meaning

in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners

Example

She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.

Sie lehnte die Einladung höflich ab, weil sie andere Verpflichtungen hatte.

B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

tempo

Meaning

the speed at which something happens or is done

Example

She walked at a slow pace.

Sie ging in langsamem Tempo.

B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

Teich

Meaning

a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means

Example

The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.

Die Kinder fütterten die Enten im Teich im Park.

B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

teilnehmen

Meaning

Taking part in an activity or event.

Example

He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.

Er nimmt an der antarktischen Expedition teil.

B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

Geduld

Meaning

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

Example

Patience is essential when chasing big goals.

Geduld ist entscheidend, wenn man große Ziele verfolgt.

B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

podcast

Meaning

A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.

Example

Podcasts are great for improving listening.

Podcasts sind großartig, um das Zuhören zu verbessern.

B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

verschieben

Meaning

to delay something to a later time

Example

The meeting was postponed until next week.

Das Treffen wurde auf die nächste Woche verschoben.

B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

Privatsphäre

Meaning

the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret

Example

Everyone has the right to privacy.

Jeder hat das Recht auf Privatsphäre.

B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

Schwangerschaft

Meaning

the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus

Example

Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.

Ihre Schwangerschaft wurde sorgfältig von ihrem Arzt überwacht.

B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Meaning

a person who operates the controls of an aircraft

Example

The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.

Der erfahrene Pilot landete das Flugzeug sicher während des Sturms.

B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

Profi

Meaning

a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something

Example

He plays tennis like a pro.

Er spielt Tennis wie ein Profi.

B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

erlauben

Meaning

to allow or give permission; to make possible

Example

The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.

Der Lehrer erlaubt den Schülern, Taschenrechner während der Prüfung zu benutzen.

B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

parfüm

Meaning

a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell

Example

She wore her favorite perfume to the party.

Sie trug ihr Lieblingsparfüm zur Party.

B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

Physik

Meaning

the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them

Example

She decided to major in physics at the university.

Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Physik zu studieren.

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.