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 kjuːz

cues

hinweise

Meaning

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding

Example

Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.

Gesichtsausdrücke geben Hinweise auf die Emotionen einer Person.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

unparteiisch

Meaning

Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.

Example

The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.

Der Bericht gab eine unparteiische Sichtweise der Situation.

B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompete

Meaning

a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument

Example

The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.

Der Soldat spielte die Trompete, um die Truppen zu signalisieren.

B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

diebstahl

Meaning

the action or crime of stealing

Example

The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.

Der Diebstahl seiner Brieftasche wurde der Polizei gemeldet.

B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximieren

Meaning

to increase something as much as possible

Example

The company aims to maximize its profits this year.

Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Gewinne in diesem Jahr zu maximieren.

B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

komplementär; lobend; kostenlos angeboten als Höflichkeit

Meaning

expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy

Example

The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.

Das Hotel bietet kostenloses Frühstück für alle Gäste an.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

nicht entwickelt; unreif; primitiv

Meaning

not yet developed; immature or primitive

Example

The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.

Das unentwickelte Land wurde später in einen Park umgewandelt.

B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

Meditation

Meaning

The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.

Example

She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.

Sie praktiziert jeden Morgen Meditation, um ihren Tag in Ruhe zu beginnen.

B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

Vormund; Wächter

Meaning

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs

Example

After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.

Nachdem ihre Eltern gestorben waren, wurde ihr Onkel ihr gesetzlicher Vormund und kümmerte sich um sie.

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

einschreiben

Meaning

To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership

Example

She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.

Sie beschloss, sich für einen Sprachkurs einzuschreiben, um ihre Fähigkeiten zu verbessern.

B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

Nelke

Meaning

aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice

Example

She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.

Sie fügte einige Nelken zum Glühwein hinzu, um mehr Geschmack zu verleihen.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

inoffiziell

Meaning

not officially authorized or confirmed; informal

Example

The unofficial results showed a close race.

Die inoffiziellen Ergebnisse zeigten ein knappes Rennen.

B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

geräumig; weit

Meaning

having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable

Example

The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.

Das Haus hat ein geräumiges Wohnzimmer mit hohen Decken.

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 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

Instinkt

Meaning

A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.

Example

Birds build nests by instinct.

Vögel bauen ihre Nester aus Instinkt.

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

anhalten, Stand

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

Das Auto hielt auf dem Weg zum Büro an.

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 /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

verbreitern

Meaning

to make or become wider or broader

Example

They plan to widen the road next year.

Sie planen, die Straße im nächsten Jahr zu verbreitern.

B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

Geruch

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one

Example

The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.

Der Geruch von frischem Brot füllte die Küche.

B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

Joghurt

Meaning

a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt

Example

She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.

Sie gab frischen Joghurt zum Salat hinzu, um ihm einen säuerlichen Geschmack zu verleihen.

B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

nachfolgend

Meaning

Coming after something in time; following in time or order.

Example

Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.

Nachfolgende Ereignisse klärten die Ergebnisse.

B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

Spezialität

Meaning

a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels

Example

Her specialty is pediatric medicine.

Ihre Spezialität ist die Kinderheilkunde.

B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

Landung

Meaning

the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase

Example

The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.

Der Pilot machte trotz stürmischen Wetters eine sanfte Landung.

B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

allmählich

Meaning

Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.

Example

Gradual changes are more sustainable.

Allmähliche Veränderungen sind nachhaltiger.

B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

Biografie

Meaning

an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life

Example

I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.

Ich lese eine faszinierende Biografie von Albert Einstein.

B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

Abonnement

Meaning

a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly

Example

I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.

Ich habe mein Netflix-Abonnement gekündigt, weil ich es nicht genug geschaut habe.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

wechseln, alternativ

Meaning

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

Example

The students alternate between online and offline classes.

Die Studenten wechseln sich zwischen Online- und Offline-Kursen ab.

B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

kohlenstoffneutral

Meaning

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.

Example

The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, bis 2030 kohlenstoffneutral zu sein.

B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

Unterwäsche

Meaning

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie

Example

He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.

Er faltete seine Unterwäsche sorgfältig, bevor er sie einpackte.

B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

Konsistenz, Gleichmäßigkeit

Meaning

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.

Example

Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.

Konsistenz in der Qualität ist der Schlüssel zur Kundenzufriedenheit.

B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

mühle

Meaning

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

Example

The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.

Die alte Mühle wurde in ein Museum umgewandelt.

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

gnadenlos; grausam; ohne Mitleid

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

Der gnadenlose Diktator zeigte seinen Feinden keine Gnade.

B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

Wächter

Meaning

a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night

Example

The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.

Der Wächter patrouilliert jede Stunde durch die Fabrik, um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.

B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

Unhöflichkeit

Meaning

the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech

Example

His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.

Seine Unhöflichkeit schockierte alle auf der Dinnerparty.

B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

stören

Meaning

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

Example

Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.

Bitte störe mich nicht, während ich lerne.

B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

Cholesterin

Meaning

a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems

Example

High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.

Ein hoher Cholesterinspiegel kann das Risiko von Herzkrankheiten erhöhen.

B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

begehrt

Meaning

worth having or wanting; attractive

Example

The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.

Der Standort des Hauses war sehr begehrt, mit tollen Ausblicken.

B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

teilweise; unvollständig;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; incompletely

Example

The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.

Das Gebäude wurde nur teilweise im Feuer zerstört.

B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

Taucher

Meaning

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

Example

The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.

Der Taucher verschwand unter der Oberfläche, um einen Fisch zu fangen.

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 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

Aluminium

Meaning

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

Example

Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.

Aluminium wird für Dosen und Flugzeuge verwendet.

B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

ausreichend

Meaning

to an adequate degree or extent

Example

She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.

Sie hat ausreichend gelernt, um die Prüfung zu bestehen.

B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

anschließend

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

Er hat seine Prüfung nicht bestanden und musste sie anschließend wiederholen.

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

Stück / wegwerfen

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

Er benutzte ein Stück Papier, um die Nummer aufzuschreiben.

B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

untersuchen

Meaning

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

Example

The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.

Der Ingenieur wird das Gebäude auf strukturelle Schäden untersuchen.

B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

Angst; Schrecken; Entsetzen

Meaning

a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear

Example

The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.

Der laute Donner versetzte sie in solche Angst, dass sie ihre Kaffeetasse fallen ließ.

B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

warten

Meaning

to wait for someone or something; to expect

Example

We await your response with great anticipation.

Wir erwarten deine Antwort mit großer Vorfreude.

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 /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 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

eine kurze, interessante Geschichte, die in Reden oder Texten verwendet wird

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

Ein gut platzierte Anekdote macht eine Rede relatabler.

B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

transformativ

Meaning

Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.

Example

Transformational projects redefine progress.

Transformative Projekte definieren den Fortschritt neu.

B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

groß angelegt

Meaning

involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area

Example

The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.

Das Unternehmen plant eine groß angelegte Expansion in internationale Märkte.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

ungeeignet; unangemessen

Meaning

not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

Example

This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.

Dieses formelle Kleid ist ungeeignet für eine lockere Strandparty.

B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

Flotte

Meaning

a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command

Example

The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.

Die Marine setzte ihre gesamte Flotte für die Übung ein.

B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

Fußsohle; Schuhsohle

Meaning

the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe

Example

I have a blister on the sole of my foot.

Ich habe eine Blase an der Sohle meines Fußes.

B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Sammler

Meaning

a person who collects things as a hobby or job

Example

He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.

Er ist ein Briefmarkensammler mit Tausenden von seltenen Artikeln.

B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

Falte

Meaning

a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease

Example

She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.

Sie bemerkte einige Falten um ihre Augen.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

veränderbar; unbeständig

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

Das Wetter ist im Frühling sehr wechselhaft.

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

paradies; ein Ort oder Zustand vollkommenen Glücks; ein idealer oder perfekter Ort

Meaning

heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place

Example

The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.

Die tropische Insel war wie das Paradies für die Touristen.

B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

Identifikation

Meaning

the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is

Example

You need proper identification to enter the building.

Du brauchst eine ordnungsgemäße Identifikation, um das Gebäude zu betreten.

B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

Mord

Meaning

the act of causing death, especially deliberately

Example

The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.

Der Film zeigt den brutalen Mord an den Dorfbewohnern.

B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

einsamkeit

Meaning

The state or situation of being alone.

Example

Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.

Die Einsamkeit kann die Möglichkeit für tiefgehende Reflexion bieten.

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

Antioxidans

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.

Example

Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.

Grüner Tee enthält starke Antioxidantien, die die Alterung verlangsamen.

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 /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

wirtschaftlich

Meaning

Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.

Example

Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.

Ein Hybridauto zu fahren ist langfristig wirtschaftlich.

B2 noun /ˈvel.vɪt/

Velvet

samt

Meaning

a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side

Example

The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet.

Die königlichen Vorhänge waren aus reichhaltigem roten Samt gemacht.

B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

Eigenschaft

Meaning

a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature

Example

Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.

Geduld ist eine wichtige Eigenschaft für jeden, der mit Kindern arbeitet.

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 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

Tor; Eingang

Meaning

an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition

Example

The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.

Das alte Steintor diente als Eingang zum prächtigen Palast.

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 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

schreien

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

Sie schrie, als sie die Spinne sah.

B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

grüne Chili

Meaning

unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste

Example

She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.

Sie fügte dem Salat für mehr Schärfe gehackte grüne Chilischoten hinzu.

B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

implizit

Meaning

Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Example

Her trust in him was implicit.

Ihr Vertrauen in ihn war implizit.

B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

berauben

Meaning

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

Example

The new law may deprive people of their rights.

Das neue Gesetz könnte den Menschen ihre Rechte rauben.

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abschaffen

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

Die Regierung entschied sich, das alte Steuersystem abzuschaffen.

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 verb /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

grumble

grummeln

Meaning

to complain quietly or in a low voice

Example

She often grumbles about the traffic.

Sie grummelt oft über den Verkehr.

B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

überprüfen

Meaning

to check if something is true or correct; to confirm

Example

Please verify your email address before proceeding.

Bitte überprüfen Sie Ihre E-Mail-Adresse, bevor Sie fortfahren.

B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

Reform

Meaning

Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

Example

Reform in the education system was a priority.

Die Reform im Bildungssystem war eine Priorität.

B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

Einkommen

Meaning

money obtained in return for labor or services

Example

Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.

Ihr monatliches Einkommen reicht aus, um ihre Familie zu unterstützen.

B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

verwalten

Meaning

to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment

Example

The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.

Die Krankenschwester wird den Impfstoff allen Patienten verabreichen.

B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

unendlich

Meaning

limitless or endless in space, extent, or number

Example

The universe is often described as infinite.

Das Universum wird oft als unendlich beschrieben.

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 /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

Beratung

Meaning

the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems

Example

She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.

Sie suchte Beratung, um Stress zu bewältigen.

B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

stamm

Meaning

a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark

Example

They sat on a log by the campfire.

Sie setzten sich auf einen Stamm neben dem Lagerfeuer.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

explosiv

Meaning

able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly

Example

The situation became explosive after the argument.

Die Situation wurde explosiv nach dem Streit.

B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

Dringlichkeit

Meaning

the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance

Example

The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.

Die Dringlichkeit der Situation erforderte sofortige medizinische Aufmerksamkeit.

B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

ausgezeichnet

Meaning

extremely good; excellent

Example

The hotel provided superb service during our stay.

Das Hotel bot während unseres Aufenthalts ausgezeichneten Service.

B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

entschädigen

Meaning

to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance

Example

The company will compensate employees for overtime work.

Die Firma wird den Mitarbeitern Überstundenvergütung zahlen.

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

Sexualität

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

Sie sprach offen über ihre Sexualität und Identität.

B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

applaudieren

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

Das Publikum applaudierte der Aufführung.

B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

fruchtbar

Meaning

capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children

Example

The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.

Der fruchtbare Boden in dieser Region macht ihn ideal für den Anbau von Gemüse.

B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

Senf

Meaning

A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds

Example

She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.

Sie fügte Senfsamen zum Curry hinzu, um mehr Geschmack zu verleihen.

B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

Stütze; sich wappnen

Meaning

a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult

Example

She braced herself for the strong wind.

Sie wappnete sich gegen den starken Wind.

B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

bauen

Meaning

to build or form something by putting parts together

Example

They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.

Sie planen, eine neue Brücke über den Fluss zu bauen.

B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

ausführen

Meaning

To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.

Example

NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.

Die NASA plant, die Mission in drei Phasen auszuführen.

B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

kontaminieren

Meaning

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

The river was contaminated by industrial waste.

Der Fluss wurde durch industrielle Abfälle kontaminiert.

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 /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

ministerium

Meaning

A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration

Example

The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.

Das Ministerium für Bildung hat neue Richtlinien für Schulen angekündigt.

B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

Junggeselle; jemand, der einen Universitätsabschluss hat

Meaning

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

Example

He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.

Er blieb sein ganzes Leben lang Junggeselle und erwarb einen Ingenieurabschluss.

B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

genetisch

Meaning

Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.

Example

Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.

Genetische Merkmale beeinflussen körperliche Eigenschaften.

B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

paradieren, zur Schau stellen

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

Die Soldaten paradeten durch die Straßen am Unabhängigkeitstag.

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

faktisch; auf Fakten basierend; wahr

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

Der Bericht enthält nur faktische Informationen.

B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

Bewertung

Meaning

The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

Example

Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.

Eine genaue Bewertung hilft dabei, die Nachhaltigkeit von Ressourcen zu bestimmen.

B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

Lebenslauf

Meaning

biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information

Example

Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.

Bitte reichen Sie Ihren Lebenslauf zusammen mit der Bewerbung ein.

B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

Schlucht

Meaning

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

Example

The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.

Der Colorado River hat den Grand Canyon über Millionen von Jahren geformt.

B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

gestartet

Meaning

Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.

Example

The satellite was launched successfully.

Der Satellit wurde erfolgreich gestartet.

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

aufsteigen

Meaning

to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise

Example

The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.

Die Kletterer werden den Berg bei Dämmerung aufsteigen.