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B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

Seemann
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
Der erfahrene Seemann navigierte das Schiff durch den Sturm.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

gerissen
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
Der gerissene Fuchs trickste den Bauern aus.
B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

Risikofaktor
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
Wasserverschmutzung ist ein signifikanter Risikofaktor für die Gesundheit.
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

Geste
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
Sie machte eine einladende Geste mit ihren Händen, um die Gäste hereinzulassen.
B2 noun /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

Usage

Verwendung
Meaning
the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language
Example
The dictionary explains the correct usage of difficult words.
Das Wörterbuch erklärt die korrekte Verwendung von schwierigen Wörtern.
B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

Revolution
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
Die Geschichte spielt während der Französischen Revolution.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

Absicht
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Ihre Absicht war es, die Qualität der Bildung in der Gemeinschaft zu verbessern.
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproduzieren, zeugen
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
Viele Tiere reproduzieren sich schnell unter günstigen Bedingungen.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

aufmerksam; bewusst
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
Sie ist immer aufmerksam auf ihre Umgebung und achtet auf Details.
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

darstellen
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
Der Roman porträtiert ein lebendiges Bild des Lebens auf dem Land.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

Belagerung
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
Das Schloss fiel nach einer langen Belagerung.
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 verb /spɪl/

spill

verschütten
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Sei vorsichtig, dass du deinen Kaffee nicht verschüttest.
B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

verschicken
Meaning
to send off to a destination or for a purpose
Example
The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.
Das Unternehmen hat Hilfsgüter an die Überschwemmungsopfer gesendet.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

Ausbruch
Meaning
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
Example
The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.
Der Ausbruch der Grippe hat viele Schüler in der Schule betroffen.
B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

eitel; vergeblich
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
Sie verbrachte Stunden vor dem Spiegel und war ziemlich eitel.
B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

fliegende Autos
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
Fliegende Autos könnten bald das Problem des städtischen Verkehrs lösen.
B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

Pilger; Reisender
Meaning
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler
Example
The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.
Der Pilger ging tagelang, um das heilige Heiligtum zu erreichen.
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

in der Luft an einem Ort schweben, ohne sich vorwärts oder rückwärts zu bewegen
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
Der Hubschrauber schwebte über der Stadt.
B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

Gouverneur
Meaning
An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.
Example
The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.
Der Gouverneur hielt eine Rede vor den Bürgern über die bevorstehenden Wahlen.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

unfähig
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
Er ist unfähig, komplexe Anweisungen zu verstehen.
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

Ablenkungen
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
Eliminiere die Ablenkungen für bessere Produktivität.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

wohltätig; großzügig; gütig
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre wohltätige Arbeit in der Gemeinde.
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

Schaufel
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
Der Gärtner benutzte eine Schaufel, um Löcher zum Pflanzen von Blumen zu graben.
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

Würfel
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
Sie hat einen Würfel Zucker in ihren Tee gelegt.
B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

wohlhabend
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
Sie wuchs in einem wohlhabenden Viertel auf.
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

dick oder rund
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
Die Katze war dick und gut genährt.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

Senator
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
Der Senator sprach leidenschaftlich über Umweltpolitik.
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

nackt; unbedeckt; leer; minimal
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
Die nackten Wände des Raumes brauchten etwas Dekoration.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

marine
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
Das Land investierte stark in die marine Verteidigung.
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

Nerv; Mut
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
Sie fasste den Mut, vor dem großen Publikum zu sprechen.
B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

Kiefer
Meaning
either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates
Example
She broke her jaw in the accident.
Sie brach ihr Kiefer im Unfall.
B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

geeignet
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
Sie ist eine geeignete Schülerin, die neue Konzepte schnell versteht.
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 /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

Filmregisseur
Meaning
A person who directs or produces films
Example
The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.
Der Filmregisseur erhielt eine Auszeichnung für seinen neuesten Dokumentarfilm.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

ansteckend
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
Ihr ansteckendes Lachen brachte alle zum Lächeln.
B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

Anwesen
Meaning
A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.
Example
The family owned a large estate in the countryside.
Die Familie besass ein grosses Anwesen auf dem Land.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

pflücken, Mut fassen
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Sie pflückte eine Blume aus dem Garten.
B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

Interpretation
Meaning
the action of explaining the meaning of something
Example
The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.
Die Lehrerin gab ihre eigene Interpretation des Gedichts.
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

Schäler
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
Verwenden Sie einen Schäler, um die Kartoffelschale zu entfernen.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

Pestizide
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
Der übermäßige Einsatz von Pestiziden kann der Umwelt schaden.
B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

Arena, Bühne
Meaning
a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events
Example
The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.
Das Basketballspiel wird in der neuen Arena im Stadtzentrum stattfinden.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

ungewöhnlich
Meaning
rare, unusual, or remarkable
Example
It is uncommon to see snow in this region.
Es ist ungewöhnlich, in dieser Region Schnee zu sehen.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

Voreingenommenheit, Vorurteil
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
Der Richter muss frei von Vorurteilen bleiben.
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

solidarität
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
die arbeiter zeigten solidarität während des streiks.
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

Abkürzung
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA ist eine Abkürzung für National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

Stimmzettel
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
Die Wähler gaben ihren Stimmzettel bei der Wahl ab.
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

Reiz
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Pflanzen reagieren auf einen externen Reiz.
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

Verdacht
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
Die Polizei nahm ihn unter dem Verdacht des Diebstahls fest.
B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

alkoholismus
Meaning
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Example
His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.
Sein Alkoholismus hat sowohl seine Gesundheit als auch sein Familienleben beeinträchtigt.
B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

Reife
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
Mit dem Alter kommen Weisheit und emotionale Maturität.
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

stabil
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
Er hielt seine Hand stabil, während er das Bild malte.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

kaum; kaum möglich; nur gerade
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Ich konnte meinen Augen kaum trauen.
B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

Vogel Feder
Meaning
one of the light structures that cover a bird's body
Example
The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.
Der Pfau hat wunderschöne bunte Federn.
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

Freizeitbeschäftigung
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
Bücher lesen ist ihr Lieblingsfreizeitbeschäftigung an den Wochenenden.
B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

Bemerkung
Meaning
something that is said; a comment
Example
She made a remark about the weather.
Sie machte eine Bemerkung über das Wetter.
B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

klassifizieren
Meaning
to arrange or organize into categories or groups
Example
The librarian classified the books by subject.
Der Bibliothekar klassifizierte die Bücher nach Themen.
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

Andenken
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
Ich habe ein kleines Souvenir im Geschenkeladen gekauft.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

laufend
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
Das laufende Projekt wird nächsten Monat abgeschlossen sein.
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

kämpfen
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
Viele Regionen kämpfen mit der wirtschaftlichen Erholung.
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 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

Wirbelsäule; zentraler Stützpunkt einer Struktur
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
Sie hat sich bei dem Unfall die Wirbelsäule verletzt.
B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

danach
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
Er zog nach Kanada und danach begann er ein neues Leben.
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

narbe
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
Der Unfall hinterließ eine dauerhafte Narbe auf seiner Stirn.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

willkürlich
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
Die willkürliche Benotung des Lehrers verärgerte viele Schüler.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

kohärent
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Seine Rede war klar und kohärent.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

wählerisch
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
Sie ist sehr wählerisch bei den Kleidern, die sie trägt.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

Aussicht, Prognose
Meaning
a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect
Example
The economic outlook for the year is positive.
Der wirtschaftliche Ausblick für das Jahr ist positiv.
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

Ablenkung
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
Ablenkung während der Lernzeit kann das Lernen behindern.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

Axt
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
Der Holzfäller schwang die Axt, um den Baum zu fällen.
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 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

milchweiß
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
Die Wolken sahen milchig weiß aus gegen den blauen Himmel.
B2 noun /ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪtər/

educator

Pädagoge
Meaning
a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor
Example
She is a dedicated educator who inspires her students every day.
Sie ist eine engagierte Pädagogin, die ihre Schüler jeden Tag inspiriert.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

Trauer
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
Die Familie befindet sich in Trauer um ihre Großmutter.
B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

Rekrutierung
Meaning
The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.
Example
Recruitment strengthens the workforce.
Die Rekrutierung stärkt die Arbeitskräfte.
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

Widrigkeit
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
Er blieb stark angesichts der Widrigkeit.
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

effizient
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
Sie konnte die Aufgabe effizient innerhalb der Frist erledigen.
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 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

aprikose
Meaning
a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh
Example
The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.
Der Aprikosenbaum produziert süße Früchte im Sommer.
B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

hygienisch
Meaning
Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.
Example
Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.
Die Aufrechterhaltung hygienischer Bedingungen in Krankenhäusern ist entscheidend.
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

Rücktritt
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
Ihr Rücktritt von der Position war unerwartet.
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 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

bestimmen
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
Der Ausschuss wird nächste Woche einen neuen Vorsitzenden bestimmen.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

ätherisch / Antenne
Meaning
As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.
Example
The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.
Der Pilot führte eine erstaunliche ätherische Manöver durch.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

Glück
Meaning
to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct
Example
Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

Werbetreibender
Meaning
a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event
Example
The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.
Der Werbetreibende zahlte Millionen für einen Super-Bowl-Werbespot.
B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

Vollkommenheit
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
Der Künstler verbrachte Jahre damit, in seinen Gemälden Vollkommenheit zu erreichen.
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

Schneefall
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
Der starke Schneefall blockierte gestern alle Straßen.
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

Newsletter
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
Das Unternehmen sendet seinen Mitarbeitern wöchentlich einen Newsletter.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

eine Live-Performance eines Musikers, einer Band oder eines Entertainers; auch ein temporärer Job
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
Die Band hat heute Abend ein Gig im lokalen Club.
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

wackeln, sich bewegen
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
Das Baby wackelte fröhlich in den Armen seiner Mutter.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

treu; loyal; engagiert
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Sie blieb ihren Prinzipien während ihrer gesamten Karriere treu.
B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

Treibhauseffekt
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
Der Treibhauseffekt erhöht die globalen Temperaturen.
B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

Verhältnis
Meaning
a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second
Example
The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.
Das Verhältnis von Jungen zu Mädchen in der Klasse ist 2:1.
B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

einschränken
Meaning
to hold back or control; to limit or restrict
Example
Please restrain your dog.
Bitte kontrollieren Sie Ihren Hund.
B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

offensichtlich
Meaning
Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Example
The result was evident.
Das Ergebnis war offensichtlich.
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

Reservierung
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
Ich habe eine Reservierung im Restaurant für heute Abend gemacht.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

etwas so stark drücken oder zerdrücken, dass es beschädigt oder zerstört wird
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
Er hat versehentlich den Papierbecher in seiner Hand zerdrückt.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

überwältigen
Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
Sie war überwältigt von Dankbarkeit, nachdem sie die Hilfe erhalten hatte.
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

Entschädigung; Vergütung
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
Das Unternehmen leistete den im Unfall verletzten Arbeitern finanzielle Entschädigung.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

saftig
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
Das Steak war so saftig, dass es in meinem Mund zerging.
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 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

aufrichtigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Seine Aufrichtigkeit beim Entschuldigen war für alle offensichtlich.
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

Genauigkeit; Präzision
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
Die Genauigkeit der Messungen ist sehr wichtig.
B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

Brücke
Meaning
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
Example
The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.
Die neue Brücke reduzierte den Verkehrsstau in der Stadt.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

Hierarchie
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
Die Unternehmenshierarchie bestimmt, wer die endgültige Entscheidung trifft.
B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

dringend
Meaning
in a way that requires immediate attention or action
Example
The patient urgently needs medical attention.
Der Patient benötigt dringend medizinische Hilfe.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

Lobby
Meaning
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
Example
We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.
Wir haben den Manager in der Hotellobby vor dem Meeting getroffen.
B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

Haarspange
Meaning
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
Example
She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.
Sie benutzte mehrere Haarspangen, um ihre elegante Hochsteckfrisur zu sichern.
B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

himmlisch; göttlich; angenehm
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
Der Schokoladenkuchen hatte einen himmlischen Geschmack, der in meinem Mund schmolz.
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

Hautfarbe
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
Ihre helle Haut strahlte wunderschön im Morgenlicht.
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

Motiv; Grund; Antrieb
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
Die Polizei untersucht das Motiv für das Verbrechen.
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

nachdenken
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
Sie ponderte über die Bedeutung des Gedichts.
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

Einzelhandel
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
Das Unternehmen ist auf den Einzelhandel von Kleidung und Accessoires spezialisiert.
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

Elite
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
Nur die Elite wurde zu der exklusiven Veranstaltung eingeladen.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

anregen / schnell
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
Seine Rede brachte das Publikum dazu, Fragen zu stellen.
B2 verb /swel/

swell

schwellen
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Ihr Knöchel begann nach der Verletzung zu schwellen.
B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

Glück
Meaning
to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation
Example
The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

Mangel
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
Sein Bericht fehlte an Details.
B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

revolutionär
Meaning
Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Example
Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.
Revolutionäre Ideen verändern die Industrie.
B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

Glück
Meaning
soft, light, and airy in texture
Example
She baked a fluffy cake for the party.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.