B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

Ausdauer

Meaning

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Example

Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.

Marathonläufer brauchen große Ausdauer, um das Rennen zu beenden.

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 /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

Verräter

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

Der Spion wurde als Verräter seines Landes gebrandmarkt, nachdem er gefangen genommen wurde.

B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

streicheln

Meaning

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

Example

She stroked the cat's fur gently.

Sie streichelte sanft das Fell der Katze.

B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

hart arbeiten

Meaning

to work extremely hard for long periods

Example

Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.

Die Bauern toil auf den Feldern von der Morgendämmerung bis zum Abenddämmerung.

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 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

manipulieren

Meaning

to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way

Example

She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.

Sie kann die Software manipulieren, um beeindruckende Grafiken zu erstellen.

B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

mittelalt

Meaning

being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old

Example

The middle-aged man started a new career.

Der mittelalte Mann begann eine neue Karriere.

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

Pessimismus

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

Ihr ständiger Pessimismus machte es schwer, optimistisch zu bleiben.

B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

intensiv wünschen, begehren

Meaning

to have a strong desire for something

Example

She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.

Sie sehnt sich nach Abenteuer und reist oft an abgelegene Orte.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

extravagant

Meaning

spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending

Example

His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.

Sein extravagantes Lebensstil beinhaltete teure Autos und luxuriöse Urlaube.

B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

Sperre

Meaning

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

Example

The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.

Der Spieler erhielt eine dreispielige Sperre wegen Fehlverhaltens.

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

Rahmen

Meaning

An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

Example

A strong framework is vital for governance.

Ein starker Rahmen ist entscheidend für die Governance.

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 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

Libelle

Meaning

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

Example

The dragonfly hovered over the pond.

Die Libelle schwebte über dem Teich.

B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

abgetrennt, unbeteiligt

Meaning

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

Example

He lived in a detached house away from the city.

Er lebte in einem abgetrennten Haus, weit weg von der Stadt.

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

Teilchen

Meaning

Minute portions of matter.

Example

PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.

PM2.5 Teilchen schädigen die Atemwege.

B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

schlitz

Meaning

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

Example

Insert the card into the slot to open the door.

Stecken Sie die Karte in den Schlitz, um die Tür zu öffnen.

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 adverb /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/

unconsciously

unbewusst

Meaning

without being aware of one's actions or surroundings

Example

She unconsciously tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.

Sie wippte unbewusst mit dem Fuß zum Rhythmus der Musik.

B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

anpassen

Meaning

to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something

Example

We need to tweak the design slightly.

Wir müssen das Design leicht anpassen.

B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

kompetent; fähig

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

Sie ist eine kompetente Managerin, die alle Aufgaben effizient erledigt.

B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

Trennung; Teilung; Abtrennung

Meaning

the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements

Example

The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

Die Trennung der beiden Länder war friedlich.

B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

zirkulieren, bewegen

Meaning

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

Example

Air circulated freely in the open hall.

Die Luft zirkulierte frei im offenen Raum.

B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

globale Initiativen

Meaning

Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.

Example

Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.

Globale Initiativen inspirieren bessere Abfallmanagementpraktiken.

B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

Imitation; Nachahmung; Kopie

Meaning

the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original

Example

His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.

seine Imitation des berühmten Schauspielers war so gut, dass alle in Lachen ausbrachen.

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 /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 strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

strategisch

Meaning

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

Example

Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.

Strategische Politiken fördern die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.

B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

Ehre

Meaning

high respect; great esteem

Example

He received an award in honor of his achievements.

Er erhielt einen Preis zu Ehren seiner Leistungen.

B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

berauben

Meaning

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

Example

The new law may deprive people of their rights.

Das neue Gesetz könnte den Menschen ihre Rechte rauben.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

Kommentar

Meaning

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

Example

The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.

Der Kommentar des Professors zum Roman war aufschlussreich.

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

Komet

Meaning

a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun

Example

Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.

Der Halleysche Komet erscheint alle 76 Jahre am Himmel.

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

statistisch

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

Der Bericht liefert statistische Daten über das Bevölkerungswachstum.

B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

prächtig

Meaning

extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid

Example

The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.

Der Ausblick vom Berg war wirklich prachtvoll.

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

lebendig; energiegeladen; strahlend

Meaning

full of energy and life; bright and striking

Example

The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.

Die lebendigen Farben des Sonnenuntergangs malten den Himmel wunderschön.

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

Kriterium

Meaning

A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.

Example

Honesty is an important criterion for this job.

Ehrlichkeit ist ein wichtiges Kriterium für diesen Job.

B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

Bereich

Meaning

A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.

Example

He is well known in the realm of science.

Er ist im Bereich der Wissenschaft bekannt.

B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

Integration. Vereinigung.

Meaning

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

Example

Integration of networks will improve global communication.

Die Integration von Netzwerken wird die globale Kommunikation verbessern.

B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

griesgrämig; reizbar;

Meaning

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

Example

He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.

Er war den ganzen Morgen griesgrämig, weil er nicht gut geschlafen hatte.

B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

Glück

Meaning

the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach

Example

Good posture is important for preventing back pain.

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

B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

rezitieren

Meaning

To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.

Example

The child recited a poem in front of the class.

Das Kind rezitierte ein Gedicht vor der Klasse.

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

einschreiben

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

Chor; ein Teil eines Liedes, der nach jeder Strophe wiederholt wird

Meaning

a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

Example

The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.

Der Schulchor hat wunderschön beim Jahreskonzert gesungen.

B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

Gallone

Meaning

a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters

Example

He bought a gallon of milk.

Er kaufte einen Gallone Milch.

B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

Staatsanwalt

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

Der Staatsanwalt argumentierte, dass der Angeklagte des Verbrechens schuldig war.

B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

wörtlich

Meaning

taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration

Example

His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.

Sein Kommentar war als Scherz gemeint und sollte nicht wörtlich genommen werden.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

dauerhaft; beständig; lange andauernd

Meaning

lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time

Example

Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.

Ihre dauerhafte Freundschaft hielt Jahrzehnten lang.

B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

rutschig

Meaning

smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping

Example

The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.

Der nasse Boden war nach der Reinigung sehr rutschig.

B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

langjährig

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years

Example

She is a long-time friend of my family.

Sie ist eine langjährige Freundin meiner Familie.

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 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

entmutigend

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

Die entmutigenden Worte des Trainers beeinflussten die Moral des Teams.

B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

Rand

Meaning

The edge or point just before a significant event or change.

Example

The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.

Das Unternehmen war am Rande der Insolvenz.

B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

kubanisch

Meaning

relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture

Example

We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.

Wir haben einen köstlichen kubanischen Kaffee im Café genossen.

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 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

zivil

Meaning

relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens

Example

The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.

Der Bürgermeister ermutigte die Menschen, an zivilen Aktivitäten teilzunehmen.

B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

angeblich

Meaning

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

Example

He is supposedly the best player on the team.

Er ist angeblich der beste Spieler im Team.

B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

rest; was übrig bleibt

Meaning

the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away

Example

The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.

Der Rest des Essens wurde im Kühlschrank aufbewahrt.

B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

sandig; sandhaltig

Meaning

covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

Example

The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.

Der sandige Strand erstreckte sich über Meilen entlang der Küste.

B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

tragbare Geräte

Meaning

Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.

Example

Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.

Tragbare Geräte helfen, den Herzschlag und die körperliche Aktivität zu überwachen.

B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

elegant; geschmeidig; verfeinert; mit Schönheit der Bewegung oder des Verhaltens

Meaning

elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner

Example

The dancer moved with graceful elegance.

Die Tänzerin bewegte sich mit graziöser Eleganz.

B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

Erzählung

Meaning

The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.

Example

The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.

Die Erzählung des Films wurde von einem berühmten Schauspieler gemacht.

B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

gefleckt; markiert; gesehen

Meaning

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

Example

The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.

Der gefleckte Leopard bewegte sich lautlos durch den Dschungel.

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 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrakt, Zusammenfassung

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

Die Künstlerin ist bekannt für ihre abstrakten Gemälde.

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 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

chaotisch; unordentlich

Meaning

in a state of complete confusion and disorder

Example

The situation became chaotic after the announcement.

Die Situation wurde chaotisch nach der Ankündigung.

B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

schwach; wenig Licht; matt

Meaning

not bright; having little light; faint

Example

The room was dim with only a small candle for light.

Der Raum war schwach erleuchtet, nur eine kleine Kerze spendete Licht.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

unentschlossen; unsicher

Meaning

not having made a decision; uncertain

Example

She was undecided about which college to attend.

Sie war unentschlossen, welches College sie besuchen sollte.

B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

Desinfektionsmittel

Meaning

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

Example

The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.

Der Reiniger sprühte Desinfektionsmittel auf den Tisch.

B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

entwerfen

Meaning

To plan or invent something carefully.

Example

The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.

Die Ingenieure haben eine neue Methode entwickelt, um Kosten zu senken.

B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

Frische

Meaning

The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.

Example

The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.

Die Frische der Morgenluft ließ alle lebendig fühlen.

B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

Bürokratie

Meaning

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Example

Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.

Übermäßige Bürokratie kann die Entscheidungsfindung verlangsamen.

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

Kleidungsstück

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

Sie kaufte ein neues Kleidungsstück für die Party.

B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

eine Person oder Sache, die etwas startet; der erste Gang eines Essens

Meaning

a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal

Example

The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.

Der Starter des Essens war ein frischer Salat.

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

sequenz

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

Die Tanzsequenz war perfekt choreografiert.

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

Folgen

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

Die Folgen des Erdbebens waren verheerend.

B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

zahlreich; viele; reichlich

Meaning

existing in large numbers; many; abundant

Example

There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.

Es gibt zahlreiche Vorteile, regelmäßig Sport zu treiben.

B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

zittern

Meaning

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

Example

She began to tremble with fear before speaking.

Sie begann vor Angst zu zittern, bevor sie sprach.

B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

Phase; eine deutliche Periode oder Stufe in einem Entwicklungsprozess

Meaning

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

Example

The project is now in its final phase.

Das Projekt befindet sich nun in seiner letzten Phase.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

unzuverlässig; kann nicht vertraut oder darauf vertraut werden

Meaning

not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon

Example

The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.

Das alte Auto ist unzuverlässig und bricht häufig zusammen.

B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

problematisch; verursachend Probleme

Meaning

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

Example

The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.

Die neuen politischen Änderungen sind problematisch und müssen überprüft werden.

B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Aufstieg, Erhebung

Meaning

The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.

Example

The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.

Die Kletterer begannen ihren Aufstieg zum Gipfel des Berges bei Sonnenaufgang.

B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

Allianz

Meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Example

Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.

Globale Allianzen fördern die Umweltverträglichkeit.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

unterliegend

Meaning

basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something

Example

The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.

Der zugrunde liegende Grund für den Konflikt wurde nie angesprochen.

B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

Explosion, starker Schlag

Meaning

a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion

Example

The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.

Die Explosion schickte einen kräftigen Schlag durch das Gebäude.

B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

Schwarm

Meaning

a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd

Example

Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.

Touristen versammelten sich am Strand während des Sommers.

B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

krank; von einer Krankheit betroffen

Meaning

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Example

The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.

Der kranke Baum musste aus dem Garten entfernt werden.

B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

Leinenstoff

Meaning

A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.

Example

She bought new linen curtains for the living room.

Sie kaufte neue Leinenvorhänge für das Wohnzimmer.

B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifestieren

Meaning

To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.

Example

Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.

Symptome des De-Quervain-Syndroms können nach längerer Handynutzung manifest werden.

B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

Taktiken

Meaning

specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition

Example

The team changed their tactics to win the game.

Das Team änderte seine Taktiken, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.

B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

Lebensraumverlust

Meaning

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

Example

Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.

Der Verlust von Lebensräumen ist eine der größten Bedrohungen für Schmetterlinge.

B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

schwer

Meaning

to a great degree; very seriously or harshly

Example

The patient was severely injured in the accident.

Der Patient wurde bei dem Unfall schwer verletzt.

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 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

Schwert

Meaning

a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting

Example

The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.

Der Ritter zog sein Schwert, um das Schloss zu verteidigen.

B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

Meisterwerk

Meaning

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

Example

The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.

Das Mona Lisa gilt als eines der größten Meisterwerke aller Zeiten.

B2 verb ɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ

enforcing

durchsetzen

Meaning

To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Example

Enforcing strict laws is necessary to prevent violations.

Das Durchsetzen strenger Gesetze ist notwendig, um Verstöße zu verhindern.

B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin

Meaning

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.

Example

Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.

Maritime Ökosysteme sind sehr empfindlich gegenüber menschlicher Aktivität.

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 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 /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

Nachname

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

Bitte geben Sie Ihren Vornamen und Nachnamen im Formular an.

B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

überhaupt nicht

Meaning

used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'

Example

She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.

Sie hat überhaupt kein Interesse an der Angelegenheit.

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 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

architektonisch

Meaning

relating to the design and style of buildings and structures

Example

The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.

Die Stadt ist bekannt für ihre schönen architektonischen Designs.

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 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

besitzen / haben

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

Sie besitzt großes Talent in der Musik.

B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

glücksspiel

Meaning

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

Example

He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.

Er entschloss sich, seine Ersparnisse auf dem Aktienmarkt zu riskieren.

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 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

festlich; fröhlich; festlich gestimmt

Meaning

joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival

Example

The house looked festive with colorful decorations.

Das Haus sah festlich aus mit bunten Dekorationen.

B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

Textil

Meaning

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

Example

Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.

Bangladesch ist berühmt für seine hochwertige Textilindustrie.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

gleichgültig

Meaning

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

Example

She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.

Sie war gleichgültig gegenüber dem Ausgang des Spiels.

B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

Spannung

Meaning

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

Der Film hielt uns bis zum Ende in Spannung.

B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

daher

Meaning

for this reason; as a result

Example

She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.

Sie war die beste Kandidatin, daher wurde sie für den Job ausgewählt.

B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

eine Person, die überlebt, insbesondere eine Person, die nach einem Ereignis am Leben bleibt, bei dem andere gestorben sind

Meaning

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died

Example

She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.

Sie ist eine Krebspatientin, die überlebt hat und nun anderen Patienten hilft.