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 /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

Meerjungfrau

Meaning

A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish

Example

The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.

Das kleine Mädchen liebte Geschichten über Meerjungfrauen, die unter dem Meer lebten.

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

das Apostroph

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

Du brauchst ein Apostroph im Wort 'children’s'.

B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

nutzen

Meaning

to make use of something; to be of use or benefit

Example

You should avail yourself of this opportunity.

Du solltest diese Gelegenheit nutzen.

B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

transparenz

Meaning

The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.

Example

Transparency fosters trust in governance.

Transparenz fördert das Vertrauen in die Verwaltung.

B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

standhalten / widerstehen

Meaning

to resist or endure something without being harmed

Example

This building can withstand strong earthquakes.

Dieses Gebäude kann starken Erdbeben standhalten.

B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

Ironie

Meaning

a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning

Example

The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.

Die Ironie der Situation war, dass der Gewinner seinen eigenen Preis vergessen hatte.

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

strukturiert

Meaning

Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.

Example

A structured execution plan is crucial for success.

Ein strukturierter Ausführungsplan ist entscheidend für den Erfolg.

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 noun /slʌm/

Slum

Elendsviertel

Meaning

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Example

The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.

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

B2 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 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

geschäftlicher Erfolg

Meaning

The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.

Example

Innovation drives business success.

Innovation treibt den geschäftlichen Erfolg voran.

B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

transplantieren

Meaning

to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another

Example

The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.

Die Ärzte transplantierten eine Niere in den Patienten.

B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

Beschwerde

Meaning

An illness, typically a minor one.

Example

He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.

Er ging zum Arzt wegen einer leichten Magenbeschwerde.

B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

vorläufig

Meaning

Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Example

Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.

Vorbereitende Schritte sind entscheidend vor dem Hauptprojekt.

B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

seltsamerweise

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

Example

Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.

Seltsamerweise schien er über die schlechte Nachricht nicht verärgert zu sein.

B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

in der Luft an einem Ort schweben, ohne sich vorwärts oder rückwärts zu bewegen

Meaning

to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward

Example

The helicopter hovered over the city.

Der Hubschrauber schwebte über der Stadt.

B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

Abonnement

Meaning

a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly

Example

I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.

Ich habe mein Netflix-Abonnement gekündigt, weil ich es nicht genug geschaut habe.

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

schmelzen

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

Das Eis begann in der Sonne zu schmelzen.

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 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

derzeit; bald; in Kürze

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

Der Arzt wird dich bald sehen.

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 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

tendenz

Meaning

an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior

Example

She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.

Sie hat die Tendenz, zu spät zu den Besprechungen zu kommen.

B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

tiefe Trauer; Kummer

Meaning

deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering

Example

The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.

Die Familie war überwältigt von Trauer, nachdem sie ihr geliebtes Haustier verloren hatte.

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

Handwerker

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.

Der Handwerker schuf eine wunderschöne Holzskulptur.

B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

großes Fass

Meaning

a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids

Example

The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.

Der Wein wurde in einem Holzfass gelagert.

B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

Delegation

Meaning

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

Example

The delegation presented their country's agenda.

Die Delegation präsentierte die Agenda ihres Landes.

B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

aristokratie

Meaning

a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility

Example

The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.

Die Aristokratie hatte oft Einfluss auf politische Entscheidungen.

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

Outline

Umriss; Entwurf; Skizze

Meaning

a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points

Example

The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.

Der Lehrer stellte eine Umriss des Kursplans zur Verfügung.

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 /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

Gefahr; Risiko

Meaning

a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety

Example

Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.

Rauchen ist eine ernsthafte Gesundheitsgefahr, die zu Lungenkrebs und Herzerkrankungen führen kann.

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

kompass

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

Der Wanderer benutzte einen Kompass, um die richtige Richtung zu finden.

B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

Geschwister

Meaning

A brother or sister.

Example

She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.

Sie hat drei Geschwister, zwei Brüder und eine Schwester.

B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

abschied

Meaning

an act of parting or of marking someone's departure

Example

The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.

Das Unternehmen organisierte eine Abschiedsparty für den in den Ruhestand gehenden Manager.

B2 noun /jel/

Yell

Schrei; Gebrüll; Aufschrei

Meaning

a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly

Example

He let out a yell when he saw the spider.

Er ließ einen Schrei los, als er die Spinne sah.

B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

Taschengeld

Meaning

a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something

Example

Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.

Kinder erhalten ein wöchentliches Taschengeld für die Hilfe bei den Hausarbeiten.

B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

Stroh oder Rohr

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

Sie trank den Saft durch einen Strohhalm.

B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

erweitern

Meaning

to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding

Example

Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.

Reisen können deine Perspektive auf verschiedene Kulturen erweitern.

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Diagnose

Meaning

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

Example

The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.

Die Diagnose bestätigte, dass sie Diabetes hatte.

B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

logisch

Meaning

Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.

Example

Logical circuits ensure effective computation.

Logische Schaltkreise gewährleisten eine effektive Berechnung.

B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

Rangliste

Meaning

a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance

Example

His ranking in the competition improved after each round.

Seine Rangliste in der Konkurrenz verbesserte sich nach jeder Runde.

B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

schleichen

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed

Example

He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.

Er versuchte, sich heimlich ins Haus zu schleichen, ohne jemanden zu wecken.

B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

Tulpe

Meaning

a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals

Example

The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.

Die rote Tulpe blühte wunderschön im Garten.

B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

schmerzfrei

Meaning

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

Example

Modern methods ensure painless treatment.

Moderne Methoden gewährleisten eine schmerzfreie Behandlung.

B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

Korallenriffe

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

Die Insel Saint Martin ist für ihre Korallenriffe bekannt.

B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

riesig; weit; umfangreich

Meaning

extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense

Example

The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.

Der weite Ozean dehnte sich bis zum Horizont aus.

B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

Unterschrift

Meaning

a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization

Example

Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.

Bitte setzen Sie Ihre Unterschrift am Ende des Dokuments.

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 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

unnötigerweise

Meaning

to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity

Example

Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.

Mach dir keine unnötigen Sorgen über die Prüfung.

B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

einen schnellen Schlag geben

Meaning

to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion

Example

He flicked the switch to turn on the light.

Er flickte den Schalter, um das Licht einzuschalten.

B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

Kollision; Zusammenstoß

Meaning

an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests

Example

The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.

Die Kollision zwischen zwei Autos verursachte einen großen Stau.

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

benachteiligt

Meaning

Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.

Example

The program provides support to disadvantaged children.

Das Programm bietet Unterstützung für benachteiligte Kinder.

B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

poetisch

Meaning

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

Example

Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.

Ihre Rede hatte einen poetischen Rhythmus, der das Publikum fesselte.

B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

Gemeinkosten

Meaning

Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.

Example

The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.

Das Unternehmen reduzierte seine Gemeinkosten, um den Gewinn zu steigern.

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

umsetzen

Meaning

To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.

Example

Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.

Es ist entscheidend, Bildungspolitiken umzusetzen, um Fortschritte zu erzielen.

B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

Kanne, Krug

Meaning

a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids

Example

The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.

Die Wasserkaraffe auf dem Tisch war mit eiskalter Limonade gefüllt.

B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

Erziehung

Meaning

The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.

Example

Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.

Effektive Erziehung hilft Kindern, Vertrauen und Unabhängigkeit zu entwickeln.

B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

bewerten

Meaning

To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.

Example

The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.

Der Lehrer wird die Projekte der Schüler morgen bewerten.

B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

Eigenkapital

Meaning

The value of the shares issued by a company.

Example

Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.

Aktienbesitz in einem Unternehmen kann erhebliche Renditen abwerfen.

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

jeweils; entsprechend

Meaning

belonging to each individual; particular to each

Example

The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.

Die Schüler kehrten nach dem Mittagessen in ihre jeweiligen Klassenräume zurück.

B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

beschatteter Bereich

Meaning

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

Example

We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.

Wir saßen in einem beschatteten Bereich am Ufer des Flusses.

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

trennen

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

bitte trennen sie das ladegerät vom stromnetz

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

Innenraum

Meaning

the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object

Example

The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.

Der Innenraum des Hotels war wunderschön dekoriert.

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intoleranz

Meaning

unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own

Example

The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.

Der Führer wurde wegen seiner Intoleranz gegenüber anderen Religionen kritisiert.

B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

Stanze

Meaning

a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials

Example

The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.

Der Zimmermann benutzte eine Stanze, um Löcher in das Leder zu machen.

B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

Voreingenommenheit, Vorurteil

Meaning

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Example

The judge must remain free from bias.

Der Richter muss frei von Vorurteilen bleiben.

B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

doppelt

Meaning

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

Example

She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.

Sie fühlte sich doppelt so glücklich, nachdem sie den Preis gewonnen und eine Beförderung erhalten hatte.

B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

spucken

Meaning

to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth

Example

He spat on the ground in anger.

Er spuckte aus Wut auf den Boden.

B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

saisonale Gemüse

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

Saisonale Gemüse wachsen im Winter reichlich.

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

ungeduldig

Meaning

in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting

Example

She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.

Sie klopfte ungeduldig mit den Fingern, während sie auf die Antwort wartete.

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 /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

Berater

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

Example

The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.

Der Schulberater half dem Schüler, mit dem Stress umzugehen.

B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

Der Prozess, dem Körpergewebe eine ausreichende Menge Flüssigkeit zuzuführen.

Meaning

The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.

Example

Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.

Eine ausreichende Hydratation ist entscheidend für die Aufrechterhaltung der Körperfunktionen.

B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

Beruhigung

Meaning

comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts

Example

She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.

Sie brauchte die Beruhigung, dass alles in Ordnung sein würde.

B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

Unsicherheit

Meaning

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

Example

Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.

Ihre Unsicherheit ließ sie an ihren Fähigkeiten zweifeln.

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 ˈdʒes.tʃərz

gestures

Gesten

Meaning

Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.

Example

Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.

Wirksame Gesten verstärken eine Rede.

B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

Durchhaltevermögen

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

Sein Durchhaltevermögen half ihm, seine Träume zu verwirklichen.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

unreif; nicht vollständig entwickelt; kindlich

Meaning

not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish

Example

His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.

Sein unreifes Verhalten während des Treffens enttäuschte alle.

B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

Heimatbezirk

Meaning

the district where a person was born or originally comes from

Example

He returned to his home district after many years abroad.

Er kehrte nach vielen Jahren in seinen Heimatbezirk zurück.

B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

Cybersicherheit

Meaning

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

Example

Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.

Cybersicherheit sorgt für sichere digitale Abläufe.

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 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

ablenken

Meaning

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

Example

The loud noise distracted her during the exam.

Der laute Lärm hat sie während der Prüfung abgelenkt.

B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

veraltet

Meaning

obsolete; no longer current

Example

This computer software is completely outdated.

Diese Software ist vollständig veraltet.

B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

Schnittstelle

Meaning

a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact

Example

The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.

Die Benutzeroberfläche ist so gestaltet, dass sie intuitiv und benutzerfreundlich ist.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

unausgeglichen; instabil

Meaning

not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable

Example

The unbalanced table kept wobbling.

Der unausgeglichene Tisch wackelte.

B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

Spannung; Druck; Erschöpfung;

Meaning

pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources

Example

Working long hours put a strain on his health.

Lange Arbeitszeiten belasteten seine Gesundheit.

B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

hügelig

Meaning

having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes

Example

The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.

Das Dorf liegt in einer hügeligen Region.

B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

Reptil

Meaning

a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land

Example

The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.

Die Eidechse ist ein häufig vorkommendes Reptil, das in Gärten zu finden ist.

B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

Überwuchs

Meaning

excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion

Example

The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.

Der Überwuchs des Unkrauts ließ den Garten ungeordnet erscheinen.

B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

versichern

Meaning

to provide insurance; to make certain

Example

I need to insure my new car.

Ich muss mein neues Auto versichern.

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

potenziell

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

Dieses Projekt ist potenziell ein großer Erfolg.

B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

ändern

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

Sie entschied sich, ihr Kleid zu ändern, damit es besser passt.

B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

Dampfdrucktopf

Meaning

a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster

Example

Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.

Die Verwendung eines Dampfdrucktopfes reduziert die Kochzeit um mehr als die Hälfte.

B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

dezimal

Meaning

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

Example

The number 0.75 is a decimal.

Die Zahl 0,75 ist eine Dezimalzahl.

B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

nuklear

Meaning

relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy

Example

The country is developing nuclear energy.

Das Land entwickelt Kernenergie.

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

zuverlässig

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

Sie ist eine zuverlässige Kollegin, die immer Termine einhält.

B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

ausstehend; nicht entschieden; in Bearbeitung

Meaning

awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed

Example

The application is still pending approval.

Der Antrag wartet noch auf Genehmigung.

B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

scrollen

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

Durch Feeds scrollen verschwendet viel Zeit.

B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

Baumstumpf, verblüffen

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

Example

The question completely stumped the students.

Die Frage hat die Studenten völlig ratlos gemacht.

B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

trüb

Meaning

cold, miserable, or without hope

Example

The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.

Die Zukunft schien trüb nach dem wirtschaftlichen Abschwung.

B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

Glied

Meaning

an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree

Example

He broke a limb while climbing the tree.

Er brach ein Glied, als er den Baum hinaufkletterte.

B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

Unwissenheit

Meaning

lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something

Example

His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.

Seine Unwissenheit über grundlegende Computerkenntnisse erschwerte es ihm, einen Job zu finden.

B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

perspektive

Meaning

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects

Example

From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.

Aus seiner Perspektive war die Entscheidung völlig falsch.

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

Präsidentschaft

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

Er wurde 2020 zum Präsidenten gewählt.

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

unvollkommen

Meaning

Not perfect; having faults or flaws.

Example

The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.

Das Gemälde war schön, obwohl es unvollkommen war.

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

Verwalter

Meaning

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

Example

The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.

Der Verwalter besuchte die Klassenräume, um den Fortschritt zu überprüfen.

B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

Kompetenz

Meaning

Competency or skill; expertise.

Example

His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.

Seine Kompetenz in mehreren Sprachen ist bemerkenswert.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

unsichtbar

Meaning

unable to be seen; not visible to the eye

Example

The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.

Bakterien sind unsichtbar ohne ein Mikroskop.

B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

regieren

Meaning

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

Example

The president governs the country wisely.

Der Präsident regiert das Land weise.

B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

Junggeselle; jemand, der einen Universitätsabschluss hat

Meaning

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

Example

He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.

Er blieb sein ganzes Leben lang Junggeselle und erwarb einen Ingenieurabschluss.

B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

integrieren

Meaning

To combine or bring together into a unified whole.

Example

The new system integrates data from multiple sources.

Das neue System integriert Daten aus mehreren Quellen.

B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

entsprechend

Meaning

matching or related to something

Example

The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.

Die entsprechende Seite im Buch erklärt den Prozess im Detail.

B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

wild; grausam; unzivilisiert

Meaning

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

Example

The savage attack shocked everyone.

Der wilde Angriff schockierte alle.

B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

rickshaw

Meaning

a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people

Example

We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.

Wir nahmen ein Rickshaw, um den belebten Marktplatz zu erreichen.