B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

instabil; zitternd; unzuverlässig; schwach

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

Seine Stimme war vor Nervosität zitternd.

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 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

verstärken

Meaning

To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.

Example

The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.

Der Lehrer benutzte Beispiele, um die Lektion zu verstärken.

B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

Wettbewerbsfähigkeit

Meaning

The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.

Example

Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.

Wettbewerbsfähigkeit ist entscheidend für die wirtschaftliche Nachhaltigkeit.

B2 verb /əbˈteɪn/

obtain

erhalten

Meaning

to get or acquire something

Example

You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.

Du musst ein Visum erhalten, bevor du ins Ausland reist.

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

Ausbruch

Meaning

a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence

Example

There was an outbreak of flu in the city.

Es gab einen Ausbruch von Grippe in der Stadt.

B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

rätselhaft

Meaning

confusing; perplexing;

Example

The scientist found the results puzzling.

Der Wissenschaftler fand die Ergebnisse rätselhaft.

B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

Selbstgenügsamkeit

Meaning

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

Example

Self-reliance helps build confidence.

Selbstgenügsamkeit hilft, Vertrauen aufzubauen.

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

Vermieter

Meaning

a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner

Example

The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.

Der Vermieter stimmte zu, das kaputte Heizsystem zu reparieren, bevor der Winter kam.

B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

Vororte der Stadt

Meaning

The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.

Example

They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.

Sie zogen in die Vororte der Stadt für ein ruhigeres Leben.

B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

kolonial

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.

Example

Colonial rule suppressed local governance.

Koloniale Herrschaft unterdrückte die lokale Regierung.

B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

animiert

Meaning

Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.

Example

The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.

Der animierte Film wurde von Kindern und Erwachsenen gleichermaßen geliebt.

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

Wissen; scharfsinnig; listig;

Meaning

showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd

Example

She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.

Sie gab ihm ein wissendes Lächeln, als er das Geheimnis erwähnte.

B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

schneiden

Meaning

to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically

Example

The company slashed prices to attract more customers.

Das Unternehmen senkte die Preise, um mehr Kunden anzulocken.

B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

Aktivierung

Meaning

the act of making something start functioning

Example

The activation of the system took longer than expected.

Die Aktivierung des Systems dauerte länger als erwartet.

B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

Kralle

Meaning

sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird

Example

The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.

Die Katze streckte ihre scharfen Krallen aus, um den Baum zu erklimmen.

B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

wiederaufbauen

Meaning

to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.

Die Dorfbewohner arbeiteten zusammen, um die Brücke nach der Flut wieder aufzubauen.

B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

fähig, grundlegende Veränderungen zu bringen, die den traditionellen Überzeugungen oder Systemen entgegengesetzt sind

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

Der Führer schlug radikale wirtschaftliche Reformen vor.

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 /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

exotisch und ansprechend

Meaning

Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.

Example

The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.

Der Garten war mit exotischen Pflanzen aus tropischen Ländern gefüllt.

B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

Zitat; Kostenangebot

Meaning

a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services

Example

The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.

Der Artikel begann mit einem berühmten Zitat von Shakespeare.

B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

einrichten, bereitstellen

Meaning

to provide or supply with furniture or equipment

Example

They furnished the new house with modern furniture.

Sie haben das neue Haus mit modernen Möbeln eingerichtet.

B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

holprig; uneben

Meaning

having an uneven surface; rough; jolting

Example

The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.

Die holprige Straße machte die Autofahrt sehr unbequem.

B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

Suchender

Meaning

a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth

Example

The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.

Der Suchende reiste weit, um die Antworten auf seine Fragen zu finden.

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

Bergmann

Meaning

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

Example

The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.

Der Bergmann arbeitete viele Jahre in der Kohlenmine.

B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

abgelaufen

Meaning

to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life

Example

My passport will expire next month.

Mein Reisepass wird nächsten Monat ablaufen.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

unreif; nicht vollständig entwickelt; kindlich

Meaning

not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish

Example

His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.

Sein unreifes Verhalten während des Treffens enttäuschte alle.

B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

berechtigt

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

Nur berechtigte Kandidaten werden für die Ernennungen in Betracht gezogen.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

Kommentator

Meaning

a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio

Example

The commentator described the football match in detail.

Der Kommentator beschrieb das Fußballspiel im Detail.

B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

Nordwest

Meaning

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

Example

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.

Seattle liegt im Nordwesten der Vereinigten Staaten.

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 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, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

Ränge

Meaning

Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.

Example

He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.

Er stieg schnell in den Rängen der Armee auf.

B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

Berechtigung

Meaning

The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.

Die Eignungskriterien gewährleisten Fairness.

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

beschämend; ehrenrührig; verdächtig

Meaning

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

Example

His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.

Sein beschämendes Verhalten schockierte alle auf der Party.

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 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Entlein

Meaning

a young duck

Example

The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.

Die Mutterente führte ihre Entchen zum Teich.

B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

Collage

Meaning

A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.

Example

She created a collage using old magazine pictures.

Sie hat ein Collage mit alten Zeitschriftenbildern gemacht.

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

Fortschritt

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

Example

Technological advancement shapes the future.

Technologische Fortschritte gestalten die Zukunft.

B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

selektiv

Meaning

relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept

Example

The university has a selective admission process for new students.

Die Universität hat einen selektiven Zulassungsprozess für neue Studenten.

B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

Mondfinsternis

Meaning

an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow

Example

We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.

Wir haben die Mondfinsternis von unserem Garten aus gesehen.

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 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

verbieten

Meaning

to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority

Example

The law prohibits smoking in public places.

Das Gesetz verbietet das Rauchen an öffentlichen Orten.

B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

Elendsviertel

Meaning

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Example

The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.

Die Regierung arbeitet daran, die Bedingungen im Elendsviertel zu verbessern.

B2 verb /pæt/

pat

tätscheln

Meaning

to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval

Example

She gently patted the dog on its head.

Sie tätschelte den Hund sanft auf den Kopf.

B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

eliminieren

Meaning

To completely remove or get rid of something.

Example

Eliminate time-wasting habits.

Eliminieren Sie Zeitverschwendungsgewohnheiten.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

minderwertig

Meaning

Of lower quality, rank, or status.

Example

This material is inferior to the one we used before.

Dieses Material ist minderwertiger als das, das wir vorher verwendet haben.

B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

berechnet

Meaning

Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.

Example

Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.

Ihr berechneter Zug verschaffte ihr einen Vorteil gegenüber ihren Mitbewerbern.

B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

abhängig

Meaning

depending on someone or something for support

Example

The country is too reliant on imported goods.

Das Land ist zu abhängig von importierten Waren.

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 /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 /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 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 noun /reɪk/

Rake

Rechen

Meaning

a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake

Example

He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.

Er benutzte einen Rechen, um die fallenden Herbstblätter zu sammeln.

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

Schlitten

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

Die Kinder fuhren mit einem Schlitten den verschneiten Hügel hinunter.

B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

Gegner; Rivale

Meaning

a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another

Example

The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.

Der Schachspieler besiegte seinen stärksten Gegner.

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

Höhepunkt

Meaning

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process

Example

The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.

Der Film erreichte seinen Höhepunkt während der letzten Kampfszene.

B2 noun /fɔːrt/

Fort

Burg

Meaning

a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend

Example

The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.

Das alte Fort stand jahrhundertelang auf dem Hügel.

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

rosine

Meaning

dried grape

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

Sie fügte Rosinen zu den Haferkeksen für zusätzliche Süße hinzu.

B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

Arbeitsablauf, Prozessabfolge

Meaning

The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.

Example

A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.

Ein gut strukturierter Arbeitsablauf steigert die Produktivität.

B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

wirtschaftlich

Meaning

in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.

Example

The company is trying to operate more economically this year.

Das Unternehmen versucht, in diesem Jahr wirtschaftlicher zu arbeiten.

B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

Variation; Veränderung; Unterschied in Zustand oder Menge

Meaning

a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something

Example

There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.

Es gab eine signifikante Variation der Temperatur im Laufe des Tages.

B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

luftig

Meaning

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

Example

The new apartment is bright and airy.

Die neue Wohnung ist hell und luftig.

B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

Hintergrund

Meaning

a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage

Example

The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.

Der Hintergrund für das Theaterstück war eine schöne Bergszene.

B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

Umweltschutzbewegung

Meaning

A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.

Example

The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.

Die Umweltschutzbewegung konzentriert sich auf die Reduzierung der Verschmutzung und den Schutz von Ökosystemen.

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

Psychologie

Meaning

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Example

Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.

Psychologie hilft uns zu verstehen, wie Menschen denken und handeln.

B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

erwartet

Meaning

Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.

Example

The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.

Das erwartete Wachstum überstieg die Kapazität der Stadt.

B2 noun /ˈvæmpaɪər/

vampire

Glück

Meaning

a mythical creature that sucks blood from the living; metaphorically, a person who exploits others

Example

In folklore, a vampire rises at night to drink human blood.

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

B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

extrem lustig

Meaning

Extremely funny or amusing.

Example

The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.

Der Komiker erzählte eine extrem lustige Geschichte, die alle zum Lachen brachte.

B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

bescheiden

Meaning

Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.

Example

She lives in a modest house in the countryside.

Sie wohnt auf dem Land in einem bescheidenen Haus.

B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

organisatorisch

Meaning

relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group

Example

He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.

Er arbeitet daran, die organisatorische Struktur des Unternehmens zu verbessern.

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

enthusiastisch und freundlich; substanziell und nahrhaft

Meaning

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

Example

He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.

Er gab uns einen herzlichen Empfang, als wir bei ihm ankamen.

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 /ˈsɒftli/

softly

sanft oder ruhig

Meaning

in a gentle or quiet way.

Example

She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.

Sie sprach sanft, um das Baby nicht zu wecken.

B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

Unvollkommenheit

Meaning

a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect

Example

She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.

Sie akzeptierte ihre Unvollkommenheit als Teil des Menschseins.

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 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

zahm; sanft; gehorsam

Meaning

domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control

Example

The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.

Der zahme Löwe führte Kunststücke im Zirkus vor.

B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

erdwurm

Meaning

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

Example

The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.

Der Gärtner war glücklich, viele Regenwürmer im Boden zu finden.

B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

Bitterkeit

Meaning

anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste

Example

She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.

Sie sprach mit Bitterkeit über ihren früheren Arbeitgeber.

B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

spucken

Meaning

to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth

Example

He spat on the ground in anger.

Er spuckte aus Wut auf den Boden.

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 /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

Bergbau

Meaning

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

Example

Mining in this area has increased in recent years.

Der Bergbau in dieser Region hat in den letzten Jahren zugenommen.

B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

tugendhaft; rechtschaffen; moralisch ausgezeichnet;

Meaning

having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent

Example

She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.

Sie ist für ihren tugendhaften Charakter und ehrliche Geschäfte bekannt.

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 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

versiegeln, schließen

Meaning

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

Example

Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.

Das Versiegeln von Rissen in den Wänden kann verhindern, dass Schädlinge eindringen.

B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

hyäne

Meaning

a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter

Example

The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.

Die Hyäne lachte in der Dunkelheit der Nacht.

B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

schlank

Meaning

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

Example

She looked slim in her new dress.

Sie sah schlank in ihrem neuen Kleid aus.

B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

über Nacht; plötzlich; sehr schnell

Meaning

during the night; suddenly; very quickly

Example

The city was transformed overnight.

Die Stadt wurde über Nacht verwandelt.

B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

integrieren

Meaning

To combine or bring together into a unified whole.

Example

The new system integrates data from multiple sources.

Das neue System integriert Daten aus mehreren Quellen.

B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

desinfizieren

Meaning

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

Example

The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.

Die Krankenschwester desinfizierte die Wunde, bevor sie einen Verband anlegte.

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

Analogie

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

Der Lehrer verwendete die Analogie eines Baumes, um die Struktur eines Aufsatzes zu erklären.

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 /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

makler

Meaning

a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary

Example

The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.

Der Börsenmakler half mir, mein Geld weise zu investieren.

B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

Diskretion

Meaning

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example

She handled the situation with great discretion.

Sie ging mit großer Diskretion mit der Situation um.

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

zuverlässig

Meaning

able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust

Example

He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.

Er ist ein vertrauenswürdiger Freund, der immer sein Wort hält.

B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

Umsetzung

Meaning

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

Example

Proper implementation of policies is crucial.

Die ordnungsgemäße Umsetzung von Richtlinien ist entscheidend.

B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

verschlechtern

Meaning

To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.

Example

Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.

Mangelnde Bildung kann die Armutsniveaus verschlechtern.

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

überdenken

Meaning

to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion

Example

She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.

Sie entschied sich, ihre Entscheidung, ins Ausland zu ziehen, zu überdenken.

B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

adaptive Merkmale

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

Die adaptiven Merkmale der Pflanzen helfen ihnen, im Winter zu wachsen.

B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

Schimpfwort

Meaning

An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.

Example

He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.

Er schrie ein Schimpfwort, als er sich den Zeh stieß.

B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

verbergen

Meaning

to hide something or keep it secret

Example

He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.

Er versuchte, seine Enttäuschung hinter einem Lächeln zu verbergen.

B2 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

Anfrage; Frage;

Meaning

a question or inquiry; a request for information

Example

I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.

Ich habe eine Anfrage zu den neuen politischen Änderungen im Unternehmen.

B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

moschee

Meaning

A Muslim place of worship.

Example

They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.

Sie versammelten sich in der Moschee zum Freitagsgebet.

B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

spitzentechnologie, innovativ, hochmodern

Meaning

The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.

Example

This company develops cutting-edge technology.

Dieses Unternehmen entwickelt Spitzentechnologie.

B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

verstehen

Meaning

to understand or grasp the meaning of something

Example

It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.

Es ist schwierig, das Ausmaß der Katastrophe zu begreifen.

B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

präsentabel; geeignet, in der Öffentlichkeit gesehen zu werden

Meaning

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

Example

Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.

Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie für das Vorstellungsgespräch präsentabel aussehen.

B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

geschieden

Meaning

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Example

She has been divorced for five years.

Sie ist seit fünf Jahren geschieden.

B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

Optimismus

Meaning

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

Example

Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.

Ihr Optimismus half ihr, schwierige Zeiten zu überstehen.

B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

konfrontieren

Meaning

to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict

Example

She had to confront her fears before making the speech.

Sie musste sich ihren Ängsten stellen, bevor sie die Rede hielt.

B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

Pfarrei

Meaning

A local church community or the area served by a parish church.

Example

The parish gathered for Sunday service.

Die Pfarrei versammelte sich zum Sonntagsgottesdienst.

B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

direkt; ohne Umschweife

Meaning

in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly

Example

He told her bluntly that she was wrong.

Er sagte ihr direkt, dass sie Unrecht hatte.

B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

zufügen

Meaning

to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something

Example

The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.

Der Sturm fügte der Stadt erheblichen Schaden zu.

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

Multiplikation

Meaning

the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount

Example

Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.

Die Multiplikation ist eine grundlegende Rechenart.