B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

jeweils; in der angegebenen Reihenfolge; getrennt und in der bereits erwähnten Reihenfolge

Meaning

in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned

Example

John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.

John und Mary sind jeweils 25 und 30 Jahre alt.

B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

loyal; treu; zuverlässig

Meaning

faithful; devoted; trustworthy

Example

He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.

Er blieb seinen Freunden in schwierigen Zeiten loyal.

B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

taube

Meaning

a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace

Example

The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.

Die weiße Taube flog friedlich über den blauen Himmel.

B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

schwer

Meaning

to a great degree; very seriously or harshly

Example

The patient was severely injured in the accident.

Der Patient wurde bei dem Unfall schwer verletzt.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

unwillig; widerwillig;

Meaning

not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do

Example

He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.

Er war nicht bereit, sein Geheimnis mit jemandem zu teilen.

B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

mittelschicht

Meaning

The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.

Example

The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.

Die Mittelschicht war von der Entscheidung stark betroffen.

B2 noun /duːm/

doom

Unheil

Meaning

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

Example

The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.

Die alte Prophezeiung sagte das Unheil der Stadt voraus.

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

wichtigerweise

Meaning

in a way that is of great significance or value

Example

Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.

Wichtigerweise hebt der Bericht die Notwendigkeit sofortiger Maßnahmen hervor.

B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

substanziell; erheblich; bedeutend

Meaning

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant

Example

There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.

Es gab einen erheblichen Anstieg der Verkäufe in diesem Quartal.

B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

Band

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Example

She tied her hair with a red ribbon.

Sie band ihre Haare mit einem roten Band.

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

trauern

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

Sie versammelten sich, um den Verlust ihres Freundes zu betrauern.

B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

Sünde

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

Er bekannte seine Sünde dem Priester.

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 /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

Upright

ehrlich und moralisch korrekt; vertikal oder aufrecht in Position

Meaning

honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position

Example

She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.

Sie ist bekannt dafür, eine ehrliche und aufrechte Geschäftsfrau zu sein.

B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

die sieben Weltwunder

Meaning

The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.

Example

The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.

Die sieben Weltwunder der Welt spiegeln menschliche Brillanz wider.

B2 noun /ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/

Looking glass

Spiegel

Meaning

a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images

Example

She looked at herself in the looking glass.

Sie sah sich im Spiegel an.

B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

körperliche Stärke und gute Gesundheit; Anstrengung, Energie und Enthusiasmus

Meaning

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

Example

She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.

Nach dem Urlaub ging sie ihre Arbeit mit neuer Energie an.

B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

verhaltensbezogen

Meaning

relating to the way a person or animal acts

Example

The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.

Der Psychologe untersuchte die Verhaltensmuster des Kindes.

B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

Hündin;

Meaning

a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)

Example

The bitch gave birth to five puppies.

Die Hündin gebar fünf Welpen.

B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

rote Bete

Meaning

a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable

Example

Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.

Geröstete rote Bete mit Ziegenkäse macht einen köstlichen Salat.

B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

Wirbelsäule

Meaning

the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine

Example

He injured his backbone in the accident.

Er hat sich bei dem Unfall die Wirbelsäule verletzt.

B2 verb baɪnd

bind

binden

Meaning

To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.

Example

This force binds quarks together.

Diese Kraft bindet Quarks zusammen.

B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

vage; unklar

Meaning

unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed

Example

His explanation was too vague for me to understand.

Seine Erklärung war zu vage, um sie zu verstehen.

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

ansprechend; interessant; angenehm

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

Der bunte Garten sieht für Besucher sehr ansprechend aus.

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Schürze

Meaning

A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.

Example

She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.

Sie band sich eine Schürze um die Taille, bevor sie das Abendessen kochte.

B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

Bronze

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

Die Statue war aus festem Bronze gemacht.

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

ungehorsam

Meaning

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

Example

The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.

Das ungehorsame Kind weigerte sich, die Regeln zu befolgen.

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

biologisch abbaubar

Meaning

Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.

Example

Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.

Biologisch abbaubare Materialien zerfallen natürlich, ohne der Umwelt zu schaden.

B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

wirtschaftliches system

Meaning

The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.

Example

Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.

Der Kapitalismus, der Sozialismus und die gemischten Wirtschaften sind Typen von Wirtschaftssystemen.

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

Einzahlung, Kaution

Meaning

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

Example

She deposited $500 into her savings account.

Sie hat 500 Dollar auf ihr Sparkonto eingezahlt.

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

übertreiben

Meaning

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

Example

He tends to exaggerate his achievements.

Er neigt dazu, seine Erfolge zu übertreiben.

B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

Soziologie

Meaning

the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions

Example

She is studying sociology at university.

Sie studiert Soziologie an der Universität.

B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

mitten in; unter

Meaning

in the middle of; among

Example

She stood in the midst of the crowd.

Sie stand mitten in der Menge.

B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

Epidemie

Meaning

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

Example

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.

Die Grippe-Epidemie betraf tausende von Menschen im ganzen Land.

B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

Spendenaktion

Meaning

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

Example

The organization is organizing a fundraising event.

Die Organisation organisiert eine Spendenaktion.

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

Anerkennung

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

Er erhielt eine Anerkennung für seine Bewerbung.

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

Mangel; Defizit; Fehler

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

Trotz seiner vielen Talente hat er einige Mängel.

B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

Gebot; Angebot

Meaning

an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something

Example

She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.

Sie gab ein Gebot für die antike Vase bei der Auktion ab.

B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

Aufsatz

Meaning

A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

Example

She wrote an essay about climate change.

Sie schrieb einen Aufsatz über den Klimawandel.

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 /ˈkæriər/

carrier

Transporteur

Meaning

A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.

Example

The airline is the largest carrier in the country.

Die Fluggesellschaft ist der größte Transporteur des Landes.

B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

Glamour; Anziehungskraft; Charme;

Meaning

an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm

Example

The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.

Der Glamour von Hollywood zog junge Schauspieler aus der ganzen Welt an.

B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

substanzieller Einfluss

Meaning

A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.

Example

Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.

Ein substanzieller Einfluss ist auch mit nur wenigen Stunden ehrenamtlicher Arbeit möglich.

B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

ausgestorben

Meaning

No longer in existence; having died out completely.

Example

Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.

Einige Arten werden aufgrund der Überfischung aussterben.

B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

jede Stunde; jede Stunde passiert oder gemacht; kontinuierlich

Meaning

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

Example

The weather report is updated hourly.

Der Wetterbericht wird jede Stunde aktualisiert.

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 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

zufällig

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

Er hat das Glas zufällig fallen lassen.

B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

Schläger / Lärm

Meaning

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

Example

He bought a new tennis racket for the match.

Er hat einen neuen Tennisschläger für das Match gekauft.

B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

geneigt

Meaning

having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down

Example

He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.

Er ist dazu neigend, Fehler zu machen, wenn er müde ist.

B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

Bischof

Meaning

a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.

Example

The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.

Der Bischof hielt eine kraftvolle Predigt während des Sonntagsgottesdienstes.

B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

berüchtigt

Meaning

Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable

Example

The area is notorious for its high crime rate.

Das Gebiet ist berüchtigt wegen seiner hohen Kriminalitätsrate.

B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

Beteiligung

Meaning

the act of taking part in something

Example

His involvement in the project was crucial.

Seine Beteiligung am Projekt war entscheidend.

B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

Sonnenfinsternis

Meaning

an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth

Example

The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.

Die Sonnenfinsternis wird nächsten Monat von unserer Stadt aus sichtbar sein.

B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

vulkanische Eruption

Meaning

a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion

Example

The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.

Der vulkanische Ausbruch zwang Tausende von Menschen, das Gebiet zu evakuieren.

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 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

negative Auswirkung

Meaning

A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.

Example

Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.

Lange Bildschirmzeit hat einen negativen Einfluss auf die Handmuskeln.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

unversehrt

Meaning

Without injury; not physically harmed.

Example

All the passengers were rescued uninjured.

Alle Passagiere wurden unversehrt gerettet.

B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

unglück

Meaning

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

Example

He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.

Er erlitt das Unglück, während der Rezession seinen Job zu verlieren.

B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

thermisch

Meaning

Related to heat or temperature.

Example

She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.

Sie trug eine thermische Jacke, um im Winter warm zu bleiben.

B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

spuren

Meaning

a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something

Example

She traced the path of the river on the map.

Sie hat den Flussweg auf der Karte nachgezeichnet.

B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

saurer Regen

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

Saurer Regen schadet den Ernten und Gebäuden.

B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

Gletscher

Meaning

a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

Example

The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.

Der Gletscher schmilzt langsam aufgrund des Klimawandels.

B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

reißen

Meaning

to tear something quickly or violently

Example

He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.

Er hat versehentlich sein Hemd am Zaun gerissen.

B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

Tat; Heldentat; Rechtsdokument;

Meaning

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership

Example

His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.

Seine heldenhafte Tat rettete das Kind vor dem Ertrinken im Fluss.

B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

Renaissance

Meaning

a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth

Example

The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.

Die Stadt erlebte in den 1990er Jahren eine kulturelle Renaissance.

B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

Unfug

Meaning

Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm

Example

The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.

Die Kinder waren voller Unfug während der Sommerferien.

B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Missbilligungsruf/warnton

Meaning

To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.

Example

The audience began to boo the bad performance.

Das Publikum begann, die schlechte Darbietung auszubuhen.

B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

Kurkuma

Meaning

A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine

Example

Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.

Fügen Sie Kurkuma zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu erhalten.

B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

Lagerhaus

Meaning

a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed

Example

The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.

Das Unternehmen lagert alle seine Produkte in einem großen Lagerhaus.

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

Sponsor

Meaning

a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

Example

The company became the main sponsor of the event.

Das Unternehmen wurde der Hauptsponsor der Veranstaltung.

B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

hallte wider

Meaning

To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.

Example

The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.

Die Worte der Dankbarkeit hallten in seinem Herzen wider.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

mangel an frischer Luft; schlecht belüftet; formell und konservativ in der Haltung

Meaning

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

Example

The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.

Der Raum war stickig und brauchte frische Luft.

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

Kehrmaschine

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

Der Kehraus reinigte jeden Morgen den Schulflur.

B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

Goldfisch

Meaning

a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet

Example

The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.

Der Goldfisch schwamm in Kreisen um sein Glasbecken.

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

nackt; ohne Kleidung; entblößt; unbedeckt

Meaning

without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed

Example

The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.

Die nackte Wahrheit über die Situation schockierte alle.

B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

kämpfen, behaupten

Meaning

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

Example

Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.

Athleten aus der ganzen Welt kämpfen um die Meisterschaft.

B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

Bereich

Meaning

A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.

Example

He is well known in the realm of science.

Er ist im Bereich der Wissenschaft bekannt.

B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

Groll

Meaning

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

Example

She refused the gift out of spite.

Sie lehnte das Geschenk aus Groll ab.

B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Büste/zerbrechen

Meaning

As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.

Example

The police busted the gang last night.

Die Polizei hat die Bande gestern Abend verhaftet.

B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

Berichterstattung

Meaning

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

Example

The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.

Der Nachrichtensender bot umfassende Berichterstattung über das Ereignis.

B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

dennoch

Meaning

in spite of that; nevertheless

Example

It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.

Es regnete, aber trotzdem gingen sie wandern.

B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

schwanken

Meaning

Extending or varying between limits.

Example

The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.

Die Temperaturen schwanken von 15 bis 30 Grad diese Woche.

B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

Strategie; Taktik

Meaning

a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal

Example

The coach used a new tactic to win the game.

Der Trainer verwendete eine neue Taktik, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.

B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

Nachfolger

Meaning

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

Example

The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.

Der CEO kündigte seinen Ruhestand an und nannte seinen Nachfolger für das Unternehmen.

B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

Gestank; übler Geruch

Meaning

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

Example

The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.

Der Müll verursachte einen schrecklichen Gestank in der Küche.

B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

beschatteter Bereich

Meaning

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

Example

We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.

Wir saßen in einem beschatteten Bereich am Ufer des Flusses.

B2 noun /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

Zigzag

ein Weg oder eine Linie mit abrupten abwechselnden Rechts- und Linkskurven; ein Muster scharfer Kurven

Meaning

a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns

Example

The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain.

Die Straße folgt einem Zickzack-Muster den Berg hinauf.

B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

nuklear

Meaning

relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy

Example

The country is developing nuclear energy.

Das Land entwickelt Kernenergie.

B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

akut

Meaning

present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception

Example

The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.

Der Patient litt nach der Operation unter akuten Schmerzen.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

Störung

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

Die Proteste endeten in einer Störung, als die Menge gewalttätig wurde.

B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

erträglich; akzeptabel, aber nicht ideal

Meaning

able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal

Example

The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.

Die Hitze war am Nachmittag kaum erträglich.

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

Lernkarten

Meaning

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

Lernkarten helfen bei der schnellen Memorierung.

B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

drehen

Meaning

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

Example

The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.

Die Tänzerin begann sich anmutig auf der Bühne zu drehen.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

nicht zerbrechlich oder beschädigt werden können; sehr stark und langlebig

Meaning

not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable

Example

Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.

Ihre Freundschaft bildete ein unzerbrechliches Band.

B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

Wohlwender

Meaning

a person who desires happiness or success for another

Example

Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.

Viele Wohlwender kamen, um ihr zum Abschluss zu gratulieren.

B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

Klassifikation

Meaning

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.

Die Klassifikation von Tieren hilft, ihre Biologie zu verstehen.

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

Vorwort

Meaning

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

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

Der Autor erklärte seine Motivation im Vorwort.

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

Abschaffung

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

Die Abschaffung der Sklaverei war ein wichtiger Meilenstein in der Geschichte der Menschenrechte.

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

Gnade

Meaning

Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish

Example

The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.

Der Richter zeigte Gnade und gab ihm ein milderes Urteil.

B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

Mechanik

Meaning

the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works

Example

He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.

Er studierte die Mechanik der Maschine, bevor er sie reparierte.

B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

Ertrag

Meaning

The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.

Example

Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.

Die Erträge der Ernten sind aufgrund extremen Wetters zurückgegangen.

B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

sich anfreunden

Meaning

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

Example

She befriended the new student at school.

Sie freundete sich mit dem neuen Schüler in der Schule an.

B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

Anfänger

Meaning

a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner

Example

The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.

Der Anfänger-Polizist machte einige Fehler an seinem ersten Tag.

B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

schwach; wenig Licht; matt

Meaning

not bright; having little light; faint

Example

The room was dim with only a small candle for light.

Der Raum war schwach erleuchtet, nur eine kleine Kerze spendete Licht.

B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

abheben

Meaning

to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back

Example

She needs to withdraw money from the bank.

Sie muss Geld von der Bank abheben.

B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

Gipfel

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

Der Gipfel behandelte dringende globale Themen.

B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

weben

Meaning

to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out

Example

She learned to weave beautiful carpets.

Sie hat gelernt, schöne Teppiche zu weben.

B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

verzerren

Meaning

to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate

Example

The mirror distorted her reflection.

Der Spiegel verzerrte ihr Spiegelbild.

B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Futter oder Köder, um Fische oder Tiere anzulocken; absichtlich provozieren oder stören.

Meaning

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

Example

He used worms as bait to catch fish.

Er benutzte Würmer als Köder, um Fische zu fangen.

B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

akustisch

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

Wir nahmen eine akustische Version des Songs in einem ruhigen Raum auf.

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

Ruhe

Meaning

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

Example

He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

Er genoss die Ruhe der Landschaft.

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 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

virtuell

Meaning

almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact

Example

The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.

Das virtuelle Meeting ermöglichte es Teilnehmern aus verschiedenen Ländern zusammenzuarbeiten.

B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

tödlich; tödlich; gefährlich

Meaning

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Example

The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.

Das tödliche Gift tötete die Pflanze sofort.