B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

überlegt

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

Ihre Antwort war ruhig und überlegt, nicht impulsiv.

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 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

anbieten

Meaning

To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.

Example

The company catered the wedding reception.

Das Unternehmen hat das Hochzeitsessen zubereitet.

B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

Faser

Meaning

a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion

Example

Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.

Obst und Gemüse sind reich an Fasern.

B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

vereiteln

Meaning

To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.

Example

The police foiled the robbery attempt.

Die Polizei vereitelte den Raubversuch.

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

künstlich;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

Der See wurde künstlich für Bewässerungszwecke geschaffen.

B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximieren

Meaning

to increase something as much as possible

Example

The company aims to maximize its profits this year.

Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Gewinne in diesem Jahr zu maximieren.

B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

Beschleunigung

Meaning

the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up

Example

The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.

Das Auto zeigte eine schnelle Beschleunigung auf der Autobahn.

B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

Kohlenhydrate

Meaning

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.

Example

Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.

Vollkornprodukte sind eine großartige Quelle für gesunde Kohlenhydrate.

B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

Bewertung

Meaning

The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

Example

Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.

Eine genaue Bewertung hilft dabei, die Nachhaltigkeit von Ressourcen zu bestimmen.

B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

Autonomie

Meaning

The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

Autonomie war eine Hauptforderung.

B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

gründliche Untersuchung

Meaning

Critical observation or examination

Example

The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.

Das neue Gesetz steht unter gründlicher Untersuchung durch das Gesetzgebungsorgan.

B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

felsig; instabil; schwierig

Meaning

full of rocks; unsteady; difficult

Example

The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.

Der felsige Weg machte das Wandern für die Touristen schwierig.

B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

erschreckend

Meaning

causing surprise or disbelief; startling

Example

The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.

Die Nachricht über den Unfall war für alle erschreckend.

B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

Abholzung

Meaning

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

Example

Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.

Abholzung beschleunigt den Verlust der biologischen Vielfalt.

B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

erbe

Meaning

Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.

Example

Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.

Bangladesch hat ein reiches kulturelles Erbe.

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

intensivieren

Meaning

To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.

Example

The storm is expected to intensify overnight.

Der Sturm wird voraussichtlich über Nacht intensiver werden.

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 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

Schmied

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs things made of iron

Example

The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.

Der Schmied hämmerte das heiße Eisen zu einem Hufeisen.

B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

ausrichten

Meaning

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

Example

Aligning education with global standards is vital.

Die Ausrichtung der Bildung mit globalen Standards ist wichtig.

B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

spezifikation

Meaning

a detailed description or assessment of something

Example

The product specification includes all the necessary details.

Die Produktspezifikation enthält alle notwendigen Details.

B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

zögerlich; unsicher; widerwillig

Meaning

uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance

Example

She was hesitant to accept the job offer.

Sie war zögerlich, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

mit den Schultern zucken

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

Er zuckte mit den Schultern, als man ihn nach der fehlenden Datei fragte.

B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

verschwinden

Meaning

to disappear suddenly; to become invisible

Example

The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.

Der Zauberer ließ das Kaninchen aus dem Hut verschwinden.

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

Hahn

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

Der Hahn krähte bei Sonnenaufgang und weckte das ganze Dorf.

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

Halbkreis

Meaning

Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.

Example

The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.

Die Schüler saßen in einem Halbkreis um den Lehrer.

B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Tarte

Meaning

A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.

Example

She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.

Sie servierte zum Nachtisch eine köstliche Apfeltarte.

B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

unruhig

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

Das Kind war während der langen Autofahrt unruhig.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

ausgeschlossen; abgelehnt

Meaning

not included; left out; barred from participation

Example

He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.

Er fühlte sich von den Gruppenaktivitäten und Gesprächen ausgeschlossen.

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

Stirn

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline

Example

He wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Er wischte den Schweiß von seiner Stirn.

B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

befolgen

Meaning

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

Alle Unternehmen müssen die Sicherheitsvorschriften einhalten.

B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

Sonnenfinsternis

Meaning

an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth

Example

The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.

Die Sonnenfinsternis wird nächsten Monat von unserer Stadt aus sichtbar sein.

B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

Saxophon

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

Der Jazzmusiker spielte ein wunderschönes Solo auf seinem Saxophon.

B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

Katalog

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

Example

The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.

Die Bibliothek beschloss, alle neuen Bücher digital zu katalogisieren.

B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

renommiert

Meaning

Known or talked about by many people; famous.

Example

The renowned scientist led the reform panel.

Der renommierte Wissenschaftler leitete das Reformpanel.

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

Behauptung

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

Ihre Behauptung, dass sie recht hatte, wurde mit Stille empfangen.

B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

Verschwörung

Meaning

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Example

The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.

Die Polizei deckte eine Verschwörung auf, um die Regierung zu stürzen.

B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

Trillion

Meaning

a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12

Example

The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.

Der Wert des Unternehmens ist auf über eine Billion Dollar gestiegen.

B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

digitale Entgiftung

Meaning

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

Example

A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.

Eine digitale Entgiftung kann helfen, Handermüdung zu reduzieren.

B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

Kiesel

Meaning

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

Example

He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.

Er warf einen Kieselstein in den Teich und beobachtete die Wellen.

B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

Erzähler

Meaning

A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.

Example

The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.

Der Erzähler führte das Publikum durch die komplexe Handlung.

B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

weglassen

Meaning

to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something

Example

Please don't omit any important details from your report.

Bitte lassen Sie keine wichtigen Details in Ihrem Bericht aus.

B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

zerbrechen

Meaning

to break something into pieces violently

Example

She smashed the glass in frustration.

Sie zerschlug das Glas aus Frustration.

B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

republikanisch

Meaning

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

Example

The republican candidate won the election.

Der republikanische Kandidat hat die Wahl gewonnen.

B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

Vermächtnis

Meaning

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Example

His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.

Seine Beiträge hinterließen ein bleibendes Vermächtnis in der Industrie.

B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

Sektor

Meaning

a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry

Example

The technology sector is growing rapidly.

Der Technologiesektor wächst schnell.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

bewusstlos; ohnmächtig

Meaning

not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing

Example

The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.

Der Patient war nach der Operation mehrere Stunden bewusstlos.

B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

Hersteller

Meaning

A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.

Example

The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.

Der Hersteller produziert Autos für den globalen Markt.

B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

überzeugend; glaubwürdig; überzeugend; fähig, jemanden dazu zu bringen, etwas zu glauben

Meaning

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Example

His convincing argument won over the entire jury.

Sein überzeugendes Argument hat das ganze Jurymitglied gewonnen.

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 /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

lebenszeit

Meaning

The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.

Example

She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.

Sie erreichte mehr in ihrer Lebenszeit als die meisten Menschen träumen.

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

Kugel

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

Die Erde ist fast eine perfekte Kugel.

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

Relevanz

Meaning

the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate

Example

The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.

Die Relevanz der Information war für alle klar.

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

Mais

Meaning

a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn

Example

Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.

Landwirte in der Region bauen Mais als Hauptkultur sowohl für Nahrungsmittel als auch für Tierfutter an.

B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

ironischerweise

Meaning

in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended

Example

Ironically, the fire station burned down.

Ironischerweise brannte die Feuerwache nieder.

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

ironisch, sarkastisch

Meaning

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

Example

It is ironic that the fire station burned down.

Es ist ironisch, dass die Feuerwehrstation abgebrannt ist.

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 ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

Erosion

Meaning

The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.

Example

Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.

Machtkämpfe führen oft zur Erosion der Menschlichkeit.

B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

Fleisch

Meaning

the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones

Example

The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.

Der Arzt untersuchte die Wunde, um zu sehen, ob sie in das Fleisch eingedrungen war

B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

Trümmer

Meaning

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

Example

Debris in the eyes causes irritation.

Trümmer in den Augen verursachen Irritationen.

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

Augapfel

Meaning

the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket

Example

The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.

Der Arzt hat seinen Augapfel sorgfältig untersucht.

B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

Zerstörung; Wrack;

Meaning

the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed

Example

The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.

Das Autowrack blockierte die Autobahn stundenlang.

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

eingreifen

Meaning

To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.

Example

The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.

Der Lehrer musste eingreifen, um den Kampf zwischen den Schülern zu stoppen.

B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

Leitartikel

Meaning

A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.

Example

The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.

Die Zeitung veröffentlichte einen Leitartikel, der die Politik der Regierung kritisierte.

B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

verfallen

Meaning

to decay or decompose; to become corrupt

Example

The fruit will rot if left in the sun.

Die Frucht wird faulen, wenn sie in der Sonne bleibt.

B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

verfolgen

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

Der Anwalt entschied sich, den Fall nach dem Sammeln ausreichender Beweise zu verfolgen.

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

Feministin

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

Sie bezeichnet sich stolz als Feministin und kämpft für die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter.

B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

Bürgermeister

Meaning

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

Example

The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.

Der Bürgermeister kündigte eine neue Politik zur Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs an.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

institutionell

Meaning

Relating to an organization or established practice.

Example

The government made several institutional reforms in education.

Die Regierung hat mehrere institutionelle Reformen im Bildungswesen durchgeführt.

B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

verschütten

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident

Example

Be careful not to spill your coffee.

Sei vorsichtig, dass du deinen Kaffee nicht verschüttest.

B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

negative Auswirkungen

Meaning

Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.

Example

Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.

Die Nutzung von Plastik hat negative Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt.

B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

begrenzung

Meaning

A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.

Example

Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.

Die Begrenzung von Daten beeinflusst politische Entscheidungsprozesse.

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

anmelden

Meaning

to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization

Example

He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.

Er entschied sich, sich für einen Computerprogrammierkurs anzumelden.

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

fehlerhaft

Meaning

Having defects or imperfections; not working properly

Example

The device stopped working because it was faulty.

Das Gerät hörte auf zu funktionieren, weil es fehlerhaft war.

B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

pumpen

Meaning

to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device

Example

They pumped water from the well into the tank.

Sie pumpten Wasser aus dem Brunnen in den Tank.

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

Protokoll

Meaning

an official procedure or system of rules

Example

The security team followed strict protocol during the event.

Das Sicherheitsteam folgte während der Veranstaltung einem strengen Protokoll.

B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

Groll

Meaning

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

Example

She refused the gift out of spite.

Sie lehnte das Geschenk aus Groll ab.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

unwirklich

Meaning

not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary

Example

The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.

Das Erlebnis fühlte sich nach der plötzlichen Nachricht unwirklich an.

B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

Authentizität

Meaning

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.

Example

The authenticity of the document was verified.

Die Authentizität des Dokuments wurde überprüft.

B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

Erstaunen

Meaning

Great surprise or amazement.

Example

She looked at the magician with astonishment.

Sie schaute den Magier mit Erstaunen an.

B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

Gestank; übler Geruch

Meaning

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

Example

The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.

Der Müll verursachte einen schrecklichen Gestank in der Küche.

B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

wohlhabend

Meaning

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Example

She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.

Sie wuchs in einem wohlhabenden Viertel auf.

B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

Goldring

Meaning

a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger

Example

He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.

Er gab ihr einen wunderschönen Goldring zu ihrem Jubiläum.

B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

Superfoods

Meaning

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

Example

Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.

Blaubeeren und Spinat sind Superfoods, die reich an Vitaminen sind.

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 /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

darstellung

Meaning

the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something

Example

Her representation of the team was impeccable.

Ihre Darstellung des Teams war tadellos.

B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

Cashewnuss

Meaning

a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor

Example

Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.

Cashewnüsse werden oft in der Küche und als gesunder Snack verwendet.

B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

Pestizide

Meaning

Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.

Der übermäßige Einsatz von Pestiziden kann der Umwelt schaden.

B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

Sauerstoffproduktion

Meaning

The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.

Example

Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.

Pflanzen sind entscheidend für die Sauerstoffproduktion und den Erhalt des Lebens.

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

überleben

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

Überleben in der Wildnis kann eine herausfordernde Erfahrung sein.

B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

Morgenröte

Meaning

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

Example

The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.

Die Fischer fuhren vor der Morgendämmerung hinaus, um die Morgenflut zu fangen.

B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Stadion

Meaning

a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events

Example

Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.

Tausende von Fans füllten das Stadion, um das Endspiel zu sehen.

B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

einatmen

Meaning

to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs

Example

Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.

Nehmen Sie einen tiefen Atemzug und atmen Sie langsam ein.

B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

verstopft

Meaning

Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.

Example

The road was congested during rush hour.

Die Straße war während der Rushhour verstopft.

B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

Beratung

Meaning

The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.

Example

Consultation was essential.

Die Beratung war wesentlich.

B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimieren

Meaning

Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Example

Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.

Es sollten Anstrengungen unternommen werden, um den Plastikverbrauch zu minimieren.

B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

rassisch

Meaning

relating to a race of people

Example

Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.

Rassengleichheit ist ein wichtiges Thema in vielen Gesellschaften.

B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

Selbstkontrolle

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

Example

Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.

Selbstkontrolle ist wichtig, um ein ausgewogenes Leben zu führen.

B2 verb /skeər/

scare

erschrecken

Meaning

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

Example

The loud noise scared the baby.

Der laute Lärm hat das Baby erschreckt.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

extern

Meaning

coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within

Example

The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.

Das Unternehmen stellte externe Berater ein, um ihre Geschäftsstrategie zu überprüfen.

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 /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

Entwickler

Meaning

a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects

Example

She works as a software developer at a tech company.

Sie arbeitet als Softwareentwicklerin in einem Technologieunternehmen.

B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

weiße Pfeffer

Meaning

a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed

Example

She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.

Sie fügte dem Rahmsüppchen weißen Pfeffer hinzu, um einen milden, würzigen Geschmack zu erhalten.

B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

zögerlich; widerwillig; unsicher, etwas zu tun;

Meaning

unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;

Example

She was reluctant to share her personal information.

Sie war zögerlich, ihre persönlichen Informationen zu teilen.

B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

akustisch

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

Wir nahmen eine akustische Version des Songs in einem ruhigen Raum auf.

B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

saurer Regen

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

Saurer Regen schadet den Ernten und Gebäuden.

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

verzichten

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

Bitte verzichten Sie darauf, in diesem Bereich zu rauchen.

B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

abschließend

Meaning

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

Example

The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.

Das Komitee erzielte eine endgültige Vereinbarung über die Politik.

B2 noun /dɒk/

Meaning

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.

Example

He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.

Er ist sehr tolerant gegenüber den Überzeugungen anderer Menschen.

B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

proaktiv

Meaning

Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.

Example

Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.

Proaktive Strategien sind notwendig, um mit der Knappheit umzugehen.

B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

Vorsprechen

Meaning

A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.

Example

She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.

Sie hat für die Hauptrolle im Schulstück vorgesprochen.

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

mehrdeutig

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

Seine Aussage war zu mehrdeutig, um sie zu verstehen.

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 verb /spreɪ/

spray

sprühen

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

Sie sprühte Parfüm auf ihr Handgelenk, bevor sie ging.

B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

Sensation; Aufregung; Aufruhr; Interesse

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

Der neue Sänger wurde über Nacht zu einer Sensation.

B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

schwach

Meaning

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

Example

The room was dimly lit by a single candle.

Der Raum war schwach von einer einzigen Kerze beleuchtet.