B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

rein; absolut; durchsichtig; sehr steil

Meaning

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep

Example

It was sheer luck that we found the place.

Es war reines Glück, dass wir den Ort gefunden haben.

B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

Ansammlung

Meaning

The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.

Example

The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.

Die Ansammlung von Staub beeinträchtigt die Effizienz von Haushaltsgeräten.

B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Anteil

Meaning

a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole

Example

The proportion of students passing the exam was high.

Der Anteil der Studenten, die die Prüfung bestanden haben, war hoch.

B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

Holz

Meaning

wood prepared for use in building and carpentry

Example

The house was built entirely from local timber.

Das Haus wurde vollständig aus lokalem Holz gebaut.

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

unangenehm

Meaning

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

Example

The weather was cold and disagreeable.

Das Wetter war kalt und unangenehm.

B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

horror; intensives angstgefühl; abneigung

Meaning

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings

Example

The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.

Die Überlebenden beschrieben den Horror des Erdbebens, das ihr ganzes Dorf zerstörte.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

unverändert

Meaning

remaining the same over time; not changing

Example

Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.

Ihre Liebe zu ihrer Familie blieb über die Jahre unverändert.

B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

emotional

Meaning

in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions

Example

She became emotionally attached to her pet.

Sie wurde emotional an ihr Haustier gebunden.

B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

dominieren

Meaning

to have power or control over something or someone

Example

The company dominates the smartphone market.

Das Unternehmen dominiert den Smartphone-Markt.

B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

bedauerlich; unglücklich; bedauernd

Meaning

causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable

Example

It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.

Es ist bedauerlich, dass so viele talentierte Menschen das Unternehmen verlassen haben.

B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

wischen

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

Er swiped nach links auf dem Foto.

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 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

Kritiker

Meaning

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Example

The film critic praised the director's latest movie.

Der Filmkritiker lobte den neuesten Film des Regisseurs.

B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

beginnen

Meaning

to begin or start something

Example

The ceremony will commence at noon.

Die Zeremonie wird um Mittag beginnen.

B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

Kult

Meaning

a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object

Example

The cult followed their leader with great devotion.

Der Kult folgte ihrem Führer mit großer Hingabe.

B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

Oberschenkel

Meaning

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Example

He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.

Er spürte Schmerzen in seinem rechten Oberschenkel, nachdem er eine Stunde lang gelaufen war.

B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

Zeitblockierung

Meaning

A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.

Example

Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.

Time-blocking hilft, die Produktivität und Effizienz zu verbessern.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

unklug

Meaning

Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.

Example

It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.

Es wäre unklug, dein ganzes Geld in eine einzige Firma zu investieren.

B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

stabilität

Meaning

the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness

Example

Political stability is essential for economic growth.

Politische Stabilität ist entscheidend für das Wirtschaftswachstum.

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

Wettervorhersage

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

Die Wettervorhersage sagte für das gesamte Wochenende schweren Regen voraus.

B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

stabilisieren

Meaning

to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly

Example

The government took measures to stabilize the economy.

Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um die Wirtschaft zu stabilisieren.

B2 verb /slæp/

slap

ohrfeigen

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

Sie war so wütend, dass sie ihm ins Gesicht schlug.

B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

Festmahl; Fest

Meaning

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

Example

The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.

Das Hochzeitsfestmahl beinhaltete traditionelle Gerichte aus den Kulturen beider Familien.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

immunisiert

Meaning

protected from disease or from the effects of something

Example

Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.

Kinder, die geimpft sind, sind gegen viele Krankheiten immun.

B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

ekelhaft / grob

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions

Example

He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.

Er dachte, das Essen sah ekelhaft aus, aber es schmeckte gut.

B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

Annehmlichkeiten

Meaning

useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience

Example

The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.

Das Hotel bietet moderne Annehmlichkeiten wie kostenloses WLAN und einen Pool.

B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

siegreich

Meaning

having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest

Example

The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.

Das siegreiche Team feierte seinen Meisterschaftsgewinn mit großer Freude.

B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Meaning

extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling

Example

The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.

Die Herrschaft des Diktators war von brutaler Gewalt geprägt.

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 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

Entwicklungsregionen

Meaning

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

Example

Pollution affects developing regions the most.

Verschmutzung betrifft am meisten Entwicklungsregionen.

B2 noun /pæd/

pad

Pad

Meaning

a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together

Example

He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.

Er schrieb ihre Telefonnummer auf ein gelbes Pad.

B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

eigenartig

Meaning

Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.

Example

She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.

Sie hat einen eigenartigen Sinn für Mode, der sie hervorhebt.

B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

Techniker

Meaning

a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job

Example

The technician repaired the computer within an hour.

Der Techniker reparierte den Computer innerhalb einer Stunde.

B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

rassistisch

Meaning

showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races

Example

He was accused of making racist comments.

Er wurde beschuldigt, rassistische Kommentare gemacht zu haben.

B2 verb /stæk/

stack

stapeln oder aufhäufen

Meaning

to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another

Example

He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.

Er stapelte die Bücher ordentlich auf das Regal.

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

Lernkarten

Meaning

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

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

Lernkarten helfen bei der schnellen Memorierung.

B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

symbolisch

Meaning

serving as a symbol or representing something else

Example

The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.

Die Taube ist symbolisch für Frieden und Freiheit.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

unglaubwürdig

Meaning

failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible

Example

His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.

Seine Ausrede, zu spät zu kommen, war völlig unglaubwürdig.

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 /rʌst/

Rust

Rost

Meaning

reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion

Example

The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.

Das alte Auto war nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung mit Rost bedeckt.

B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

Verdienst; Tugend; Qualität, Lob zu verdienen

Meaning

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention

Example

She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.

Sie wurde aufgrund ihres Verdienstes und ihrer harten Arbeit befördert.

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

umleiten

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

Die Polizei leitete den Verkehr auf eine Nebenstraße um.

B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotage

Meaning

deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities

Example

The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.

Die Fabrik wurde wegen eines Sabotageakts geschlossen.

B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

Anreiz; Ansporn

Meaning

a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior

Example

The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.

Das Unternehmen bot den Mitarbeitern, die ihre Verkaufsziele übertroffen haben, einen Geldanreiz an.

B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

Erfrischung

Meaning

food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes

Example

We served light refreshments after the meeting.

Wir haben nach dem Meeting leichte Erfrischungen serviert.

B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

aufschlussreich

Meaning

Revealing something significant or giving important information.

Example

Her silence was more telling than words.

Ihr Schweigen war aufschlussreicher als Worte.

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

rekonstruieren

Meaning

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

Die Stadt wurde nach dem Erdbeben wieder aufgebaut.

B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

doppelt

Meaning

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

Example

She has dual citizenship of both countries.

Sie hat die doppelte Staatsbürgerschaft beider Länder.

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 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

Bewunderung

Meaning

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

Example

She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.

Sie empfand große Bewunderung für ihren Lehrer.

B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

Betrug

Meaning

wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

Example

The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.

Das Unternehmen wurde wegen Kreditkartenbetrugs und Geldwäsche untersucht.

B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

zeitlos

Meaning

Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.

Example

The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.

Die zeitlose Schönheit des Gemäldes hat Kunstliebhaber über Generationen hinweg fasziniert.

B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

junger Fisch

Meaning

juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity

Example

Young fish need protection from predators.

Junge Fische brauchen Schutz vor Raubtieren.

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

Zuteilung

Meaning

The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.

Example

Budget allocation for education must be increased.

Die Budgetzuteilung für Bildung muss erhöht werden.

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 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

Dimension

Meaning

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

Example

Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.

Erneuerbare Projekte bringen eine neue Dimension in die Stadtplanung.

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

harmlos; unschuldig; sicher

Meaning

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

Example

The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.

Die Schlange sieht gefährlich aus, aber sie ist tatsächlich harmlos.

B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

zukünftige Generationen

Meaning

People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.

Example

Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.

Nachhaltige Entwicklung sichert den zukünftigen Generationen ein besseres Leben.

B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

romanautor

Meaning

a person who writes novels

Example

The novelist spent years writing his new book.

Der Romanautor verbrachte Jahre damit, sein neues Buch zu schreiben.

B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

lange Zeit

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long time

Example

They are longtime friends who met in college.

Sie sind langjährige Freunde, die sich an der Universität getroffen haben.

B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

Auftragnehmer

Meaning

a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job

Example

The contractor completed the building project on time.

Der Auftragnehmer hat das Bauprojekt pünktlich abgeschlossen.

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 /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

Insider

Meaning

a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information

Example

He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.

Er war ein Insider, der alle Geheimnisse der Firma kannte.

B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

Stau

Meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Example

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

Städtische Staus führen zu längeren Reisezeiten.

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 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

vorstellen

Meaning

to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal

Example

She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.

Sie stellt sich eine Welt vor, in der jeder gleichberechtigten Zugang zu Bildung hat.

B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

Bindung; Anleihe

Meaning

a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation

Example

The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.

Die starke Bindung zwischen Mutter und Kind war offensichtlich.

B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

Bogen

Meaning

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

Example

The ancient arch still stands in the city center.

Der alte Bogen steht immer noch im Stadtzentrum.

B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

Demokrat

Meaning

a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US

Example

He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.

Er ist ein starker Demokrat, der an gleiche Rechte glaubt.

B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

Raub

Meaning

the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat

Example

The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.

Die Polizei untersucht den Raub in dem örtlichen Geschäft.

B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

steuern

Meaning

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

Example

He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.

Er steuerte das Auto vorsichtig durch die enge Straße.

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

einsperren

Meaning

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

Example

The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.

Der Gefangene war 23 Stunden am Tag in seiner Zelle eingesperrt.

B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

begabt; talentiert

Meaning

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

Example

She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.

Sie ist eine talentierte Musikerin, die mehrere Instrumente spielt.

B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

Schicksal; Bestimmung; Vorherbestimmung

Meaning

the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course

Example

She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.

Sie glaubte, dass es ihr Schicksal war, ihn zu treffen, und dass es bestimmt so kommen musste.

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

Piraterie

Meaning

the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material

Example

Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.

Softwarepiraterie kostet Unternehmen jährlich Milliarden von Dollar.

B2 noun /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

höhe

Meaning

the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level

Example

The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.

Das Flugzeug fliegt in einer Höhe von 30.000 Fuß.

B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

Auster

Meaning

a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls

Example

She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.

Sie bestellte frische Austern im Meeresfrüchte-Restaurant.

B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

Angebot

Meaning

something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution

Example

The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.

Das neueste Angebot des Unternehmens ist ein umweltfreundliches Auto.

B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

symbolisieren

Meaning

to represent or stand for something else

Example

The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.

Die Taube symbolisiert Frieden über Kulturen hinweg.

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

Kranich

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

Der anmutige Kranich stand reglos am Rand des Wassers.

B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

BH

Meaning

a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

Example

She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.

Sie kaufte einen bequemen BH für den Alltag.

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 /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

Offenbarung

Meaning

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.

Example

The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.

Das Buch war voll von schockierenden Offenbarungen über den Politiker.

B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

Orientierung

Meaning

the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment

Example

The company provides an orientation for all new employees.

Das Unternehmen bietet allen neuen Mitarbeitern eine Orientierung an.

B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Haferbrei

Meaning

A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.

Example

She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.

Sie aß eine Schale Haferbrei zum Frühstück.

B2 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

auswendig lernen

Meaning

to learn something by heart; to commit to memory

Example

Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.

Studenten müssen wichtige Formeln für die Prüfung auswendig lernen.

B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

entschädigt

Meaning

to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done

Example

The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.

Die Arbeiter wurden für ihre Überstunden entschädigt.

B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

Schaufel

Meaning

a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials

Example

He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.

Er nahm eine Schaufel, um den Schnee von der Auffahrt zu räumen.

B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

schneiden

Meaning

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

Example

Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.

Gärtner schneiden die Bäume im Frühjahr, um das Wachstum zu fördern.

B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

nippen

Meaning

to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully

Example

She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.

Sie nippte langsam an ihrem Tee, während sie die Zeitung las.

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 /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

Wirbelsäule

Meaning

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

Example

He injured his backbone in the accident.

Er hat sich bei dem Unfall die Wirbelsäule verletzt.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

nicht hilfreich

Meaning

not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier

Example

His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.

Seine nicht hilfreiche Haltung verlangsamte das ganze Projekt.

B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

integrität

Meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Example

Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.

Die Integrität der Lehrer fördert ein positives Lernumfeld.

B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Hafen / beherbergen

Meaning

noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind

Example

He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.

Er hegte weiterhin Ressentiments gegenüber seinem früheren Chef.

B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

Witwer

Meaning

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

Example

The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.

Der ältere Witwer lebte allein, aber er hatte regelmäßige Besuche von seinen Kindern.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

kompost

Meaning

decayed organic matter used as fertilizer

Example

The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.

Der Gärtner fügte Kompost hinzu, um den Boden zu bereichern.

B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

schmuggeln

Meaning

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

Example

The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.

Die Bande versuchte, Gold über die Grenze zu schmuggeln.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

unrentabel

Meaning

not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit

Example

The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.

Das unrentable Geschäft wurde nach drei Jahren gezwungen, zu schließen.

B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

Erstaunen

Meaning

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

Example

The children looked at the fireworks in awe.

Die Kinder schauten mit Erstaunen auf die Feuerwerke.

B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

Rechnung

Meaning

a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these

Example

The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.

Das Unternehmen schickte eine Rechnung für die letzte Woche gelieferten Bürobedarf.

B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

ersticken

Meaning

to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air

Example

The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.

Das Kind erstickte fast, als es in dem verschlossenen Raum gefangen war.

B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

verschwimmen

Meaning

to make something unclear or difficult to see

Example

Tears blurred her vision.

Tränen verschwommen ihre Sicht.

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

erfolgreich; aufeinanderfolgend

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

Das Team gewann drei aufeinanderfolgende Spiele.

B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

Säugetier

Meaning

A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.

Example

The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.

Der Wal ist das größte Säugetier der Erde.

B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

Logistik

Meaning

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

Example

Logistics ensures timely delivery.

Logistik stellt die pünktliche Lieferung sicher.

B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

Umweg

Meaning

A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

Example

We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.

Wir mussten einen Umweg nehmen, weil die Hauptstraße gesperrt war.

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 /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

ökologische Sukzession

Meaning

The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.

Example

Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.

Waldsukzession tritt auf, wenn alte Ökosysteme durch neue ersetzt werden.

B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

ausdrücklich

Meaning

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Example

The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.

Die Anweisungen wurden ausdrücklich geschrieben, um Verwirrung zu vermeiden.

B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

Fettleibigkeit

Meaning

The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

Example

Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Fettleibigkeit erhöht das Risiko für Diabetes und Herzkrankheiten.

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

paradoxon

Meaning

A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.

Example

The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.

Das Paradoxon der Freiheit ist, dass es Regeln erfordert.

B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

last

Meaning

a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry

Example

The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.

Die finanzielle Last war zu schwer für ihn.