B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

Einnahmen

Meaning

Income, especially when of a company or organization.

Example

The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.

Der Umsatz des Unternehmens stieg in diesem Jahr um 10 %.

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

verzichten

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

Bitte verzichten Sie darauf, in diesem Bereich zu rauchen.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

Berater

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

Example

The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.

Der Schulberater half dem Schüler, mit dem Stress umzugehen.

B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

Aussichten

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The prospects for growth look promising.

Die Aussichten auf Wachstum sehen vielversprechend aus.

B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimieren

Meaning

Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Example

Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.

Es sollten Anstrengungen unternommen werden, um den Plastikverbrauch zu minimieren.

B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

schrecklich; furchtbar; entsetzlich

Meaning

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

Example

The weather was dreadful during our vacation.

Das Wetter war schrecklich während unseres Urlaubs.

B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

Errungenschaft

Meaning

something that has been achieved successfully

Example

Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.

Der Abschluss der Universität war eine große Errungenschaft für ihn.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

unzureichend

Meaning

Not enough; inadequate.

Example

His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.

Seine Erklärung war unzureichend, um die Verwirrung zu klären.

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

Traurigkeit; Kummer;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

Sein Herz war nach der Tragödie mit Traurigkeit erfüllt.

B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

Fabel

Meaning

a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson

Example

Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.

Äsops Fabeln sind berühmt dafür, wertvolle Lektionen durch einfache Geschichten zu lehren.

B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

Glaswaren

Meaning

objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects

Example

The wedding registry included fine glassware.

Das Hochzeitsregister enthielt feine Glaswaren.

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

Verräter

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

Der Spion wurde als Verräter seines Landes gebrandmarkt, nachdem er gefangen genommen wurde.

B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

Büroabteil

Meaning

A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.

Example

She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.

Sie arbeitet in einem Büroabteil mit drei anderen Kollegen.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

gefühllos

Meaning

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

Example

His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.

Sein gefühlloser Kommentar hat sie tief verletzt.

B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

absichtlich

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.

Die Handlungen wurden absichtlich geplant, um Schaden zu verursachen.

B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

kugelförmiger Gegenstand; die Erde; ein kugelförmiges Modell der Erde

Meaning

a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth

Example

The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.

Der Lehrer benutzte einen Globus, um den Schülern die Standorte verschiedener Länder zu zeigen.

B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

einfühlsam

Meaning

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Example

She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.

Sie war einfühlsam gegenüber den Kämpfen ihrer Freundin.

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 /θret/

Threat

Bedrohung

Meaning

a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger

Example

The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.

Der Sturm stellt eine ernsthafte Bedrohung für Küstengebiete dar.

B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

kubanisch

Meaning

relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture

Example

We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.

Wir haben einen köstlichen kubanischen Kaffee im Café genossen.

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 /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

spachtel

Meaning

a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food

Example

I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.

Ich habe einen Spachtel benutzt, um die Pfannkuchen in der Pfanne zu wenden.

B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

Auktion

Meaning

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Example

The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.

Die antiken Möbel wurden letzte Woche bei einer Auktion verkauft.

B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

lebendig; hell; klar;

Meaning

producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense

Example

She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.

Sie hat lebendige Erinnerungen an ihre Kindheit auf dem Land.

B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

besitzen / haben

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

Sie besitzt großes Talent in der Musik.

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

rollend

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

Sie fuhren durch die rollenden Hügel der Landschaft.

B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

extrahieren

Meaning

to remove or take out something, often with effort

Example

The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.

Der Zahnarzt musste den beschädigten Zahn extrahieren.

B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Rampenlicht

Meaning

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

Example

The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.

Der Sänger stand stolz im Rampenlicht.

B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

Schließung

Meaning

the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.

Example

The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.

Die Schließung des Unternehmens hinterließ viele Mitarbeiter ohne Jobs.

B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

offensichtlich

Meaning

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

Example

The result was evident.

Das Ergebnis war offensichtlich.

B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

priorisieren

Meaning

To designate or treat something as more important than other things

Example

Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.

Priorisieren Sie Ihre Aufgaben, um effizient zu bleiben.

B2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lənt/

Equivalent

äquivalent; gleich

Meaning

equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same effect or result

Example

This amount is equivalent to ten dollars.

Dieser Betrag ist äquivalent zu zehn Dollar.

B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

aristokratie

Meaning

a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility

Example

The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.

Die Aristokratie hatte oft Einfluss auf politische Entscheidungen.

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

Lieferant

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

Der Lieferant lieferte die Produkte pünktlich.

B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

Durchdringung

Meaning

The act of piercing or entering into something.

Example

The company's market penetration grew rapidly.

Die Marktdurchdringung des Unternehmens wuchs schnell.

B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

beschränken

Meaning

to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel

Example

The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.

Die neuen Vorschriften beschränken Unternehmen daran, die Umwelt zu verschmutzen.

B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning

The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.

Example

Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.

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B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

verheerende Konsequenzen

Meaning

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

Example

Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.

Luftverschmutzung hat verheerende Konsequenzen für die Gesundheit.

B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

Aroma

Meaning

A pleasant, distinctive smell.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

Das Aroma von frisch gebackenem Brot füllte die Küche.

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

unhöflich

Meaning

in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners

Example

He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.

Er sprach unhöflich mit dem Kellner trotz des guten Services.

B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

Brotlaib

Meaning

a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit

Example

She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.

Sie kaufte ein frisches Brotlaib aus der Bäckerei.

B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

heiraten

Meaning

to marry someone; to enter into a marriage

Example

They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.

Sie beschlossen, in einer kleinen Zeremonie am Strand zu heiraten.

B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

Koordinator

Meaning

a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together

Example

The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.

Der Event-Koordinator hat alles perfekt organisiert.

B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

Innovation

Meaning

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

Example

Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.

Innovation treibt Lösungen für globale Herausforderungen voran.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

bewusstlos; ohnmächtig

Meaning

not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing

Example

The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.

Der Patient war nach der Operation mehrere Stunden bewusstlos.

B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

offen; öffentlich

Meaning

in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly

Example

She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.

Sie sprach offen über ihre Kämpfe mit der psychischen Gesundheit.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

unsicher

Meaning

not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious

Example

She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.

Sie fühlte sich unsicher über ihre Leistung in der Prüfung.

B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

Reibung

Meaning

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups

Example

There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.

Es gab Reibung zwischen den beiden Abteilungen bei der Ressourcenzuteilung.

B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

klassifiziert; geheim

Meaning

arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted

Example

The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.

Der Bericht enthält klassifizierte Informationen.

B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

zentrale

Meaning

the central part of a place or activity where things converge

Example

The city is the hub of the country's trade network.

Die Stadt ist das Zentrum des Handelsnetzwerks des Landes.

B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

umstritten

Meaning

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

Example

It is debatable whether the policy will work.

Es ist umstritten, ob die Politik funktionieren wird.

B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

Bürgermeister

Meaning

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

Example

The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.

Der Bürgermeister kündigte eine neue Politik zur Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs an.

B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

geringer

Meaning

smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior

Example

He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.

Er wählte das geringere von zwei Übeln, als er seine Entscheidung traf.

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 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

äußerlich

Meaning

in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance

Example

The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.

Das Gebäude erschien äußerlich modern, aber innen war es ziemlich altmodisch.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

Ratsmitglied

Meaning

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

Example

The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.

Das Ratsmitglied sprach über lokale Straßen.

B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

rational; vernünftig; logisch

Meaning

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

Example

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

Sie traf eine rationale Entscheidung basierend auf den verfügbaren Fakten.

B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Liter

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

Example

The recipe calls for two liters of water.

Im Rezept werden zwei Liter Wasser benötigt.

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 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

Hausarbeit

Meaning

A routine task, especially a household duty.

Example

Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.

Das Abwaschen ist meine am wenigsten bevorzugte Hausarbeit.

B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

magnetisch

Meaning

having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way

Example

The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.

Das magnetische Feld der Erde schützt uns vor schädlicher Sonnenstrahlung.

B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

sorgenfrei; unbeschwert;

Meaning

free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free

Example

She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.

Sie lebte ein sorgenfreies Leben, reiste ohne Sorgen um die Welt.

B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

zugeben

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

Example

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

Er gab seinen Fehler seinem Lehrer zu.

B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

Meaning

a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case

Example

The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.

B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

verfolgen

Meaning

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

Example

She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

Sie entschied sich, ihre Träume, Ärztin zu werden, zu verfolgen.

B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

gütmütig

Meaning

Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.

Example

She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.

Sie ist als gütmütige Lehrerin bekannt, die immer ihren Schülern hilft.

B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

reichlich

Meaning

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Example

The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.

Der Garten war voller bunter Blumen.

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

katastrophal, verheerend

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

Der Klimawandel hat katastrophale Folgen.

B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

Erfinder

Meaning

a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process

Example

The inventor patented her new medical device.

Der Erfinder ließ sein neues medizinisches Gerät patentieren.

B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

Flusspferd

Meaning

a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa

Example

The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.

Das Flusspferd verbringt den Großteil des Tages im Wasser.

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

reserviert; introvertiert

Meaning

slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner

Example

She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.

Sie ist ziemlich reserviert und spricht nicht viel in Besprechungen.

B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

hispanisch / spanischsprachig

Meaning

relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.

Example

She studies Hispanic culture and language.

Sie studiert hispanische Kultur und Sprache.

B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

letztlich

Meaning

happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate

Example

The eventual outcome was better than expected.

Das endgültige Ergebnis war besser als erwartet.

B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

lebensraum

Meaning

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

Example

Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.

Wissenschaftler stellen sich Habitate auf dem Mond vor.

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

edel

Meaning

having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth

Example

His noble actions helped many people in need.

Seine edlen Taten halfen vielen Menschen in Not.

B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

genau, ohne Fehler, korrekt

Meaning

in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly

Example

She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.

Sie sagte das Ergebnis der Wahl genau voraus.

B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

Ausrüstung / Gerät

Meaning

Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.

Example

The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.

Der Kletterer packte seine gesamte Ausrüstung, bevor er die Reise begann.

B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental

Meaning

having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences

Example

She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.

Sie wurde sentimental, als sie alte Familienfotos ansah.

B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

liga

Meaning

An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).

Example

Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.

Mehrere Clubs gründeten eine Liga, um den Sportsgeist zu fördern.

B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

Wildtierschutz

Meaning

The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.

Example

Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.

Wildtierschutz hat das Ziel, gefährdete Arten zu schützen.

B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

Diskurs, Rede

Meaning

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Example

The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.

Der Professor hielt einen Vortrag über antike Philosophie.

B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

synthetisch

Meaning

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

Example

Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.

Synthetische Chemikalien werden in verarbeiteten Lebensmitteln verwendet.

B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

entsorgen

Meaning

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

Example

He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.

Er entsorgte die alten Möbel verantwortungsbewusst.

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

philosophie

Meaning

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.

Ihre Philosophie betont Freundlichkeit und Empathie.

B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

bizarr

Meaning

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

Example

He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.

Er erzählte eine bizarre Geschichte, die niemand glauben konnte.

B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

Ware

Meaning

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

Example

Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.

Öl ist eine wertvolle Ware auf dem globalen Markt.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

intensiv

Meaning

Of extreme force, degree, or strength.

Example

She felt intense pain after the accident.

Sie fühlte nach dem Unfall intensive Schmerzen.

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

verärgert

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.

Sie sah verärgert aus, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.

B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

präventiv; entwickelt, um etwas zu verhindern

Meaning

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

Example

Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.

Regelmäßige Bewegung ist eine präventive Maßnahme gegen Herzkrankheiten.

B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

Assistent

Meaning

An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.

Example

The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.

Der Assistent des Senators organisierte das Treffen mit den Journalisten.

B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

schrumpfen

Meaning

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

Example

The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.

Der Pullover schrumpfte nach dem Waschen in heißem Wasser.

B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

Fähigkeit; Meisterschaft;

Meaning

Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity

Example

His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.

Seine Meisterschaft auf der Geige beeindruckte Zuschauer auf der ganzen Welt.

B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

plötzlich weglaufen; etwas mit einem Bolzen befestigen

Meaning

To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.

Example

The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.

Das Pferd raste nach dem lauten Geräusch aus dem Stall.

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

Mangel

Meaning

a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected

Example

There is a severe water shortage in the region.

In der Region herrscht ein schwerer Wassermangel.

B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

Vieh

Meaning

farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit

Example

The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.

Der Bauer züchtete Vieh, um Fleisch und Milch für den Markt bereitzustellen.

B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

Glück

Meaning

easy to love; endearing or charming

Example

The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.

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

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Passagierschiff

Meaning

A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.

Example

The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.

Der Luxusliner legte gestern im Hafen an.

B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

essbar

Meaning

safe to eat; suitable for consumption

Example

Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.

Nur essbare Pilze sollten in der Küche verwendet werden.

B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

rücksichtsloser Wettbewerb

Meaning

Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.

Example

Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.

Rücksichtsloser Wettbewerb um Macht führt zu sozialen Problemen.

B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

Gelenk; gemeinsam

Meaning

a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people

Example

The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.

Der gemeinsame Einsatz des Teams führte zum Erfolg des Projekts.

B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

langjährig

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years

Example

She is a long-time friend of my family.

Sie ist eine langjährige Freundin meiner Familie.

B2 noun /ˈɡræfɪks/

graphics

Grafiken

Meaning

visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression

Example

The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors.

Die Website verwendet beeindruckende Grafiken, um Besucher anzulocken.

B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

Vers

Meaning

A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.

Example

She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.

Sie schrieb ein schönes Vers für die Hochzeitszeremonie.

B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

transformierend

Meaning

Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.

Example

The new education system is highly transformative.

Das neue Bildungssystem ist hochgradig transformierend.

B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

schließlich

Meaning

in the end, after everything else

Example

Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.

Schließlich haben wir beschlossen, mit dem Projekt fortzufahren.

B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

diktieren

Meaning

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

Example

The boss dictates letters to his secretary.

Der Chef diktiert Briefe an seinen Sekretär.

B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

Signal

Meaning

A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.

Example

The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.

Der Schauspieler wartete auf sein Signal, bevor er die Bühne betrat.

B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

schnecke

Meaning

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

Example

The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.

Die Schnecke hinterließ eine glänzende Spur, als sie über das Blatt kroch.

B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

einsam; isoliert; allein

Meaning

alone; without companions; single; isolated

Example

He lived a solitary life in the mountains.

Er lebte ein einsames Leben in den Bergen.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

günstig

Meaning

expressing approval or support; advantageous

Example

The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.

Die Wetterbedingungen waren günstig für das Outdoor-Event.

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

Kompostierung

Meaning

The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.

Example

Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.

Kompostierung reduziert Abfälle und verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.

B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

Meaning

Relating to the central government of a federation.

Example

The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.

Die Bundesregierung hat ein neues Gesetz zur Gesundheitsversorgung verabschiedet.