B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

geschickt; fähig; kompetent

Meaning

having or showing skill; expert and accomplished

Example

The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.

Der geschickte Chirurg führte die Operation mit großer Präzision durch.

B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

interagieren

Meaning

to communicate or work together with someone or something

Example

Students interact with teachers during class discussions.

Die Schüler interagieren während der Unterrichtsdiskussionen mit den Lehrern.

B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

danach

Meaning

at a later time; subsequently

Example

We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.

Wir gingen zum Abendessen und sahen danach einen Film.

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

Substanz

Meaning

a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content

Example

The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.

Der Wissenschaftler analysierte die unbekannte Substanz im Labor.

B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

mikroskop

Meaning

An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.

Example

The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.

Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete die Bakterien unter dem Mikroskop.

B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

Faktor

Meaning

A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.

Example

Weather is an important factor in crop production.

Das Wetter ist ein wichtiger Faktor in der Ernteproduktion.

B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

Spinat

Meaning

a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked

Example

Fresh spinach is very nutritious.

Frischer Spinat ist sehr nahrhaft.

B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

Wange; Unverschämtheit;

Meaning

either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior

Example

The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.

Die rosigen Wangen des Babys zeigten, dass es gesund und glücklich war.

B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

Charme; Zauber; Freundlichkeit

Meaning

the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman

Example

Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.

Ihr natürlicher Charme und Witz machten sie bei gesellschaftlichen Zusammenkünften beliebt.

B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

danach; später; nachher

Meaning

at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned

Example

We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.

Wir haben zu Abend gegessen und danach einen Film geschaut.

B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

Leute

Meaning

people in general, often referring to a group or community

Example

Country folk often live a simple life.

Landbewohner führen oft ein einfaches Leben.

B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

Pullover;

Meaning

a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps

Example

She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.

Sie trug einen warmen Wollpullover an dem kalten Winterabend.

B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

verhalten

Meaning

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.

Example

The teacher praised her good behavior in class.

Der Lehrer lobte ihr gutes Verhalten im Unterricht.

B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

Ressource

Meaning

A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.

Example

Water is a vital natural resource.

Wasser ist eine wichtige natürliche Ressource.

B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

nach unten

Meaning

towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction

Example

The ball rolled downwards along the slope.

Der Ball rollte die Piste nach unten.

B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

Kleiderschrank

Meaning

A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.

Example

Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.

Ihr Kleiderschrank ist voll mit bunten Kleidern.

B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

historisch

Meaning

Related to history or past events.

Example

The museum has a large collection of historical documents.

Das Museum hat eine große Sammlung historischer Dokumente.

B1 adverb /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/

Relatively

relativ

Meaning

in comparison to something else; quite; fairly

Example

The weather is relatively warm today.

Das Wetter ist heute relativ warm.

B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

schreien

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

Example

She screamed when she saw the spider.

Sie schrie, als sie die Spinne sah.

B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

Ehrlichkeit

Meaning

the quality of being truthful and sincere

Example

Honesty is the best policy in all situations.

Ehrlichkeit ist die beste Politik in allen Situationen.

B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

Wahl

Meaning

the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote

Example

Voting is an important part of a democratic society.

Wählen ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil einer demokratischen Gesellschaft.

B1 noun /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

residenz

Meaning

a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling

Example

He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.

Er ist kürzlich in eine neue Residenz in der Nähe des Stadtzentrums gezogen.

B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

anscheinend;

Meaning

seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently

Example

Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.

Anscheinend wurde das Treffen auf nächste Woche verschoben.

B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

U-Boot

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.

Example

Submarine cables facilitate international communication.

Unterseekabel erleichtern die internationale Kommunikation.

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

Schöpfung; Kreation

Meaning

the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented

Example

The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.

Die neueste Kreation des Künstlers wurde in der modernen Kunstgalerie ausgestellt.

B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

alt

Meaning

having lived for a specified number of years; old

Example

The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.

Der alte Mann saß im Park und schaute den Kindern beim Spielen zu.

B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

handschrift

Meaning

the style or manner of writing by hand.

Example

Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.

Ihre Handschrift ist sehr ordentlich und leicht zu lesen.

B1 adjective əkˈsep.tɪd

accepted

akzeptiert

Meaning

Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct.

Example

The accepted terms were discussed in detail.

Die akzeptierten Bedingungen wurden im Detail besprochen.

B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

Element

Meaning

A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.

Example

Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.

Vertrauen ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil jeder starken Beziehung.

B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

Auto

Meaning

a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels

Example

He bought a new automobile last week.

Er hat letzte Woche ein neues Auto gekauft.

B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

bremsen

Meaning

to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake

Example

He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.

Er bremste plötzlich, um den Hund zu vermeiden.

B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Verhalten / durchführen

Meaning

to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior

Example

The teacher conducted the exam fairly.

Der Lehrer leitete die Prüfung fair.

B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

Hören; Anhörung

Meaning

the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard

Example

The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.

Das Gehör des älteren Mannes hatte sich verschlechtert, also musste er ein Hörgerät tragen.

B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

Einrichtung

Meaning

an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared

Example

The setup of the event took hours to complete.

Die Einrichtung der Veranstaltung dauerte Stunden.

B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

Flüssigkeit

Meaning

a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil

Example

Water is a liquid at room temperature.

Wasser ist bei Raumtemperatur eine Flüssigkeit.

B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

Brennstoff

Meaning

a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power

Example

The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.

Die steigenden Kraftstoffpreise haben den Transport und die Heizkosten weltweit beeinflusst.

B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

personenbezogene Daten

Meaning

Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data

Example

Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.

Die Sicherung persönlicher Daten ist in der digitalen Ära entscheidend.

B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

traditionell

Meaning

according to custom or long-established practice

Example

Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.

Bangladesch ist traditionell für seine Gastfreundschaft bekannt.

B1 verb pres

press

drücken. drücken.

Meaning

Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.

Example

Press firmly to operate the machine.

Drücken Sie fest, um die Maschine zu bedienen.

B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

Preis

Meaning

something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly

Example

He won the first prize in the competition.

Er hat den ersten Preis im Wettbewerb gewonnen.

B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

Lücke / Abstand

Meaning

An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.

Example

There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.

Es gibt eine große Lücke zwischen den Reichen und den Armen.

B1 verb /ter/

tear

reißen

Meaning

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

Example

Be careful not to tear the paper.

Sei vorsichtig, das Papier nicht zu reißen.

B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

Sitzungen, Besprechungen, Zeitraum

Meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.

Example

The sessions lasted for three hours.

Die Sitzungen dauerten drei Stunden.

B1 adjective /juːˈniːk/

Unique

einzigartig; einzigartig; selten

Meaning

being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

Example

Every snowflake is unique in its pattern.

Jeder Schneekristall ist einzigartig in seinem Muster.

B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

Strafe

Meaning

penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule

Example

The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.

Der Student erhielt eine Strafe für das Schummeln bei der Prüfung.

B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

Land

Meaning

land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages

Example

She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.

Sie genießt die Ruhe und Schönheit des Landes.

B1 adjective /rɔː/

Raw

roh; nicht verarbeitet; im natürlichen Zustand; unerfahren

Meaning

uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced

Example

The chef prefers to use raw vegetables in his salads.

Der Koch bevorzugt es, rohe Gemüse in seinen Salaten zu verwenden.

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

Regenbogen

Meaning

an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain

Example

After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.

Nach dem Sturm erschien ein wunderschöner Regenbogen am Himmel.

B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

Meaning

a strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships

Example

Her face showed every emotion she was feeling inside.

Ihr Gesicht zeigte jede Emotion, die sie innerlich fühlte.

B1 verb /klæp/

clap

klatschen

Meaning

To strike the palms of the hands together, usually to express approval or create a sharp sound.

Example

The audience began to clap loudly after the performance.

Das Publikum begann nach der Aufführung laut zu klatschen.

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

Verpflichtung

Meaning

A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.

Example

The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.

Der Präsident bekräftigte sein Engagement für den Umweltschutz.

B1 noun /træp/

Trap

falle

Meaning

a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape

Example

The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.

Die Maus wurde über Nacht in der Falle gefangen.

B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

Linkshänder

Meaning

Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.

Example

She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.

Sie ist Linkshänderin und schreibt wunderschön mit der linken Hand.

B1 verb /siːl/

seal

versiegeln, schließen

Meaning

to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something

Example

He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.

Er versiegelte den Umschlag, bevor er den Brief abschickte.

B1 noun /kruː/

crew

Besatzung

Meaning

A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.

Example

The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.

Die Besatzung des Schiffes arbeitete unermüdlich während des Sturms.

B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

Freund, Partner

Meaning

a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction

Example

He went fishing with his old school mate.

Er ging mit seinem alten Schulfreund angeln.

B1 noun /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

bibel

Meaning

the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book

Example

She reads the Bible every morning.

Sie liest die Bibel jeden Morgen.

B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

getrennt

Meaning

divided or disconnected from something else; not together

Example

They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.

Sie wohnen seit der Scheidung in getrennten Häusern.

B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

Pfad

Meaning

a path or track left by something that has passed

Example

The hikers followed the trail through the forest.

Die Wanderer folgten dem Pfad durch den Wald.

B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

bedienen

Meaning

to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery

Example

The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.

Der Chirurg wird den Patienten morgen operieren.

B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

unglaublich

Meaning

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.

Der Blick vom Gipfel des Berges war unglaublich schön.

B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

plattform

Meaning

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.

Example

The platform was used to discuss collaboration.

Die Plattform wurde genutzt, um über Zusammenarbeit zu diskutieren.

B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

anpassen

Meaning

to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations

Example

He quickly adapted to the new environment.

Er passte sich schnell an die neue Umgebung an.

B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

Insekt

Meaning

a small insect; a defect in a computer program

Example

I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.

Ich fand ein Insekt, das sich auf meinen Bettlaken krabbelte.

B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

vorfall

Meaning

an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual

Example

The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.

Die Polizei reagierte schnell auf den Vorfall im Park.

B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

wettbewerbsfähig

Meaning

relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful

Example

She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.

Sie hat einen wettbewerbsfähigen Geist, der sie zum Streben nach Exzellenz antreibt.

B1 noun /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/

Satisfaction

Zufriedenheit

Meaning

fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs

Example

She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.

Sie fühlte große Zufriedenheit, nachdem sie das Projekt abgeschlossen hatte.

B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

tauchen

Meaning

to plunge headfirst into water or another substance

Example

He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.

Er beschloss, an einem heißen Tag in den Pool zu tauchen.

B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

ausgegeben, erschöpft

Meaning

Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.

Example

She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.

Sie hat ihre ganze Energie für die Prüfung aufgebraucht.

B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

automatisch

Meaning

working by itself without direct human control

Example

This car has an automatic transmission.

Dieses Auto hat ein automatisches Getriebe.

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

Agent

Meaning

A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.

Example

The real estate agent showed us several houses.

Der Immobilienmakler zeigte uns mehrere Häuser.

B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

Tal

Meaning

a low area of land between hills or mountains

Example

The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.

Das grüne Tal erstreckte sich über Meilen zwischen den Bergen.

B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

Profi

Meaning

a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something

Example

He plays tennis like a pro.

Er spielt Tennis wie ein Profi.

B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

Note

Meaning

A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.

Example

The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.

Der Lehrer benotete alle Arbeiten bis zum Wochenende.

B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

Freude; Vergnügen

Meaning

a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure

Example

The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.

Das Lachen der Kinder erfüllte ihr Herz mit purem Freude.

B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

Steak

Meaning

a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying

Example

He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.

Er bestellte ein gegrilltes Steak mit Gemüse.

B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

breit; weit; ein großes Gebiet abdeckend

Meaning

wide; extensive; covering a large area

Example

The river is very broad at this point.

Der Fluss ist an dieser Stelle sehr breit.

B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

erzieherisch

Meaning

Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.

Example

The journey was an educational experience.

Die Reise war eine lehrreiche Erfahrung.

B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

Code

Meaning

a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions

Example

He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.

Er schrieb einen Code, um das Problem auf dem Computer zu lösen.

B1 noun /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

Vereinigung

Meaning

an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose

Example

She is a member of the local teachers' association.

Sie ist Mitglied der lokalen Lehrervereinigung.

B1 verb /træk/

track

verfolgen

Meaning

To follow or trace the course or progress of something.

Example

Someone can easily track your location on social media.

Jemand kann deinen Standort leicht in den sozialen Medien verfolgen.

B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

abprallen

Meaning

to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.

Example

The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.

Der Ball prallte von der Wand ab und traf das Fenster.

B1 noun /ˈæŋɡl/

angle

Winkel

Meaning

The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at the point where they meet.

Example

The teacher explained how to measure an angle in geometry.

Der Lehrer erklärte, wie man einen Winkel in der Geometrie misst.

B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

Diamant

Meaning

a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut

Example

She wore a diamond ring on her finger.

Sie trug einen Diamantring an ihrem Finger.

B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

Ernte

Meaning

plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use

Example

The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.

Die Bauern haben ihre Reisernte im Herbst eingebracht.

B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

Geliebter

Meaning

a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone

Example

She met her lover at the café every evening.

Sie traf ihren Geliebten jeden Abend im Café.

B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

Aspekt

Meaning

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

Example

One important aspect of health is regular exercise.

Ein wichtiger Aspekt der Gesundheit ist regelmäßige Bewegung.

B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

übertragen

Meaning

to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media

Example

The match was broadcast live on television.

Das Spiel wurde live im Fernsehen übertragen.

B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

Vorliebe; Fantasie oder Einbildung

Meaning

a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy

Example

The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.

Das Kind hatte den Wunsch, ein berühmter Astronaut zu werden, als es älter war.

B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

technisch; spezialisiert;

Meaning

relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training

Example

The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.

Das Handbuch enthält technische Anweisungen zur Bedienung der Maschine.

B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

gebäck

Meaning

a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory

Example

I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.

Ich habe eine Schachtel frische Gebäck für das Frühstück gekauft.

B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

Behälter

Meaning

A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.

Example

Containers are essential for logistics.

Container sind entscheidend für die Logistik.

B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

gültig; rechtlich oder offiziell akzeptiert

Meaning

legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact

Example

The passport is valid for ten years.

Der Reisepass ist für zehn Jahre gültig.

B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

durchgehend

Meaning

in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event

Example

She worked throughout the night.

Sie arbeitete die ganze Nacht.

B1 noun /læd/

lad

Junge

Meaning

a boy or young man; a male youth

Example

The young lad helped his father in the shop.

Der Junge half seinem Vater im Laden.

B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

wertvoll; wichtig

Meaning

worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important

Example

The painting is very valuable and worth millions.

Das Gemälde ist sehr wertvoll und kostet Millionen.

B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

brillant

Meaning

Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.

Example

She gave a brilliant performance on stage.

Sie gab eine brillante Vorstellung auf der Bühne.

B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

Bürgersteig

Meaning

a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.

Example

Children were playing on the sidewalk.

Kinder spielten auf dem Bürgersteig.

B1 noun /tɔːrˈtiːə/

tortilla

Tortilla

Meaning

A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.

Example

She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.

Sie wickelte das Gemüse in eine warme Tortilla.

B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

Handübungen

Meaning

Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.

Example

Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.

Regelmäßige Handübungen sind entscheidend für die Muskelregeneration.

B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

Krise

Meaning

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

Example

The financial crisis affected global markets.

Die Finanzkrise hat die globalen Märkte beeinflusst.

B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

was jemand verdient, besonders Strafe oder Belohnung

Meaning

what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward

Example

He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.

Er hat schließlich seine verdiente Strafe für das Schummeln in der Prüfung bekommen.

B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

Bestie

Meaning

a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person

Example

The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.

Der Löwe ist eine wilde Bestie des Dschungels.

B1 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

fighting

kampf

Meaning

the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict

Example

The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.

Die Soldaten kämpften tapfer auf dem Schlachtfeld.

B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

fokussiert

Meaning

Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.

Example

Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.

Während der Arbeitszeit fokussiert zu bleiben, steigert die Produktivität.

B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

schuldig

Meaning

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

Example

She felt guilty about lying to her parents.

Sie fühlte sich schuldig, weil sie ihren Eltern gelogen hatte.

B1 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intention

Absicht

Meaning

A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.

Example

Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.

Ihre Absicht war es, das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

Agentur; Büro eines Agenten

Meaning

a business or organization that provides a particular service

Example

She works for a travel agency downtown.

Sie arbeitet in einer Reiseagentur in der Innenstadt.

B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

langsam; allmählich

Meaning

slowly and steadily over a period of time

Example

The weather gradually became warmer in spring.

Das Wetter wurde im Frühling allmählich wärmer.

B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

Mücke

Meaning

a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood

Example

The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.

Die Mücke hat mich gestern Abend am Arm gestochen.

B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

Sonnensystem

Meaning

the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it

Example

Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.

Unser Sonnensystem hat acht Planeten, die um die Sonne kreisen.

B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

betrachten

Meaning

to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at

Example

She regards him as her best friend.

Sie betrachtet ihn als ihren besten Freund.

B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

so

Meaning

as a result or consequence of something previously stated

Example

He was late, thus he missed the meeting.

Er kam zu spät, so hat er das Treffen verpasst.

B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

leiden

Meaning

to experience pain, distress, or hardship

Example

She suffered from a severe headache all day.

Sie litt den ganzen Tag unter starken Kopfschmerzen.

B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

Diagramm

Meaning

a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something

Example

The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.

Der Lehrer erklärte das System mithilfe eines klaren Diagramms.

B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

Rat

Meaning

an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters

Example

The city council voted to improve public transportation.

Der Stadtrat hat für die Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs gestimmt.