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B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

Handel
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
Sie hat durch Online-Handel ein Vermögen gemacht.
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

rollstuhl
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
Das Krankenhaus stellte dem verletzten Patienten einen Rollstuhl zur Verfügung.
B1 adjective /ˈel.dər.li/

Elderly

älter; alt; Senior
Meaning
aged; advanced in years; old
Example
The elderly man walked slowly with his cane.
Der ältere Mann ging langsam mit seinem Stock.
B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

Kreativität
Meaning
The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.
Example
His creativity was evident in his artwork.
Seine Kreativität war in seiner Kunst offensichtlich.
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

Nadel
Meaning
a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing
Example
She threaded the needle to sew the button.
Sie fädelte die Nadel ein, um den Knopf zu nähen.
B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

Arbeitslosigkeit
Meaning
the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work
Example
The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.
Die Arbeitslosenquote ist in diesem Jahr erheblich gestiegen.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

Rauchen
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
Rauchen ist im Gebäude verboten.
B1 noun /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Destination

ziel
Meaning
the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point
Example
Paris was their dream destination for their honeymoon trip.
Paris war ihr Traumziel für ihre Hochzeitsreise.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

unwahrscheinlich; kaum wahrscheinlich
Meaning
not likely to happen; improbable
Example
It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.
Es ist unwahrscheinlich, dass es heute mit solch klarem Himmel regnen wird.
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

Aufnahme
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
Die Aufnahme des Interviews war klar und laut.
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

schleppen
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
Sie musste den schweren Koffer die Treppe hinauf schleppen.
B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

langweilig; monoton; fade; stumpf; dumm;
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
Example
The lecture was very dull and boring.
Der Vortrag war sehr langweilig und langweilig.
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

sanft; vorsichtig; behutsam;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
Sie berührte sanft das Gesicht des Babys.
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

Episode
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
Die letzte Episode des Dramas wurde von Millionen gesehen.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

ständig; immer; ohne Pause
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
Das Baby weinte die ganze Nacht ständig.
B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

praktisch; bequem; geeignet;
Meaning
fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical
Example
The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.
Das neue Einkaufszentrum ist sehr praktisch für unsere Familie.
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

beste Anstrengung
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
Er gab seine beste Anstrengung, um die Aufgabe rechtzeitig zu erledigen.
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

parlament
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
Das Gesetz wurde im Parlament nach einer langen Debatte verabschiedet.
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

gering; leicht; dünn; subtil
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
Es gab eine geringe Verzögerung im Fahrplan des Zuges.
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 noun /ʃel/

Shell

Schale
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
Die Artillerie feuerte eine Granate auf die feindliche Position.
B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

haken
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
Er hat den Fisch erfolgreich gehakt.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

Mobber / Tyrann
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
Der Lehrer stoppte den älteren Jungen, der versuchte, seine Klassenkameraden zu schikanieren.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

Vorort
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
Sie zogen in einen ruhigen Vorort, um ihre Kinder fernab des Stadtlärms zu erziehen.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

Backpulver
Meaning
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods
Example
The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.
Das Rezept erfordert zwei Teelöffel Backpulver.
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

Auswahl
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
Der Auswahlprozess basiert auf Verdienst.
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 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

Essig
Meaning
a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving
Example
I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.
Ich habe Essig zum Salatdressing hinzugefügt, um mehr Geschmack zu bekommen.
B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

Strategie
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
Die Strategie sicherte den Erfolg.
B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

fälschlicherweise
Meaning
in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly
Example
He was wrongly accused of the crime.
Er wurde fälschlicherweise des Verbrechens beschuldigt.
B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

Technik
Meaning
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
Example
She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.
Sie hat eine neue Atemtechnik im Yoga-Kurs gelernt.
B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

verteidigen
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
Der Anwalt hat hart gearbeitet, um seinen Klienten zu verteidigen.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

Szenerie
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
Der Schauplatz des Films war ein schöner Strand.
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

Veröffentlichung
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
Die Veröffentlichung des Berichts löste eine Debatte aus.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

Mord
Meaning
the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally
Example
The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.
Der Detektiv untersuchte das Mord, das die Stadt erschüttert hat.
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

fest
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
Der Boden war fest unter den Füßen.
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

aufrechterhalten
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
Disziplin in Bildungseinrichtungen aufrechtzuerhalten ist entscheidend.
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

Schlange; Reihe
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
Wir mussten in einer langen Schlange warten, um die Kinokarten zu kaufen.
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

geschäftsführer
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
Der CEO kündigte eine neue Strategie für das Unternehmen an.
B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

athletisch, kräftig
Meaning
physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports
Example
She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.
Sie hat einen athletischen Körper, weil sie regelmäßig Sport treibt.
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 verb /beɪð/

bathe

baden
Meaning
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
Example
I bathe every morning before going to work.
Ich bade jeden Morgen, bevor ich zur Arbeit gehe.
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 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

perfekt
Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
Sie hat die Aufgabe perfekt erledigt.
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

glatte und reiche Textur wie Sahne
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
Sie goss eine cremige Sauce über die Pasta.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

Sprichwort
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Es gibt ein altes Sprichwort, das sagt, dass Übung den Meister macht.
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

pflaume
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
Die lila pflaume war saftig und lecker.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

Schuld
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Sie fühlte überwältigende Schuld, nachdem sie den Geburtstag ihrer Mutter vergessen hatte.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

körperliche oder geistige Arbeit
Meaning
work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group
Example
The construction required months of hard labour to complete.
Der Bau erforderte Monate harter Arbeit, um abgeschlossen zu werden.
B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

akademisch
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
Sie hat einen herausragenden akademischen Rekord.
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

liefern
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
Der Kurier wird das Paket morgen liefern.
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

Metall
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
Der Ring war aus edlem Metall gemacht.
B1 noun freɪm

Frame

rahmen
Meaning
A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.
Example
A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.
Ein gerahmter Stammbaum kann in Ihrem Haus ausgestellt werden.
B1 noun /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Administration

Verwaltung; Verwaltung
Meaning
the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization
Example
The university administration announced new policies.
Die Universitätsverwaltung kündigte neue Richtlinien an.
B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

Mörder
Meaning
A person or thing that kills.
Example
The police caught the killer last night.
Die Polizei hat den Mörder letzte Nacht gefasst.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

einbeziehen
Meaning
to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity
Example
The project will involve several departments working together.
Das Projekt wird mehrere Abteilungen einbeziehen, die zusammenarbeiten.
B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

anklagen
Meaning
to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing
Example
She accused him of stealing her wallet.
Sie hat ihn des Diebstahls ihrer Brieftasche angeklagt.
B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

bequemlichkeit
Meaning
the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life
Example
The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.
Die Bequemlichkeit des Online-Shoppings hat die Art und Weise verändert, wie Menschen Produkte kaufen.
B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

Mast
Meaning
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
Example
They placed the flag on top of the pole.
Sie haben die Fahne oben auf dem Mast gesetzt.
B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

Gebet
Meaning
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Example
She recited a prayer before the meal.
Sie sprach ein Gebet vor dem Essen.
B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

motivieren
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
Die Rede des Trainers motivierte das Team, die Meisterschaft zu gewinnen.
B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

präzise
Meaning
In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.
Example
The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.
Der Roboterarm hat die Operation präzise durchgeführt.
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

empfang; begrüßung; veranstaltung;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
Die Hochzeitsfeier fand in einem schönen Hotel statt.
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 /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

Komponist
Meaning
a person who writes music, especially classical music
Example
The composer is working on a new symphony.
Der Komponist arbeitet an einer neuen Sinfonie.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

Lügner
Meaning
a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth
Example
Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.
Niemand vertraut ihm, weil er ein Lügner ist.
B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

Avocado
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
Avocado ist reich an gesunden Fetten und beliebt in Salaten und auf Toast.
B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

Blitz; Aufblitzen
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
Es gab einen hellen Blitz gefolgt von Donner.
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Ausgaben
Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
Ihre Ausgaben für Kleidung waren höher als erwartet.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

Sonnenlicht
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
Sonnenlicht erreicht nicht die abyssalen Tiefen des Ozeans.
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 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

Segen; Geschenk;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
Gute Gesundheit ist ein Segen, den wir schätzen sollten.
B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

Therapie
Meaning
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.
Example
Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.
Gentherapie bietet Hoffnung für genetische Störungen.
B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

assoziiert
Meaning
connected or related to something or someone
Example
She is closely associated with environmental movements.
Sie ist eng mit Umweltbewegungen assoziiert.
B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

Intelligenz
Meaning
The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things
Example
Intelligence is key in AI development.
Intelligenz ist der Schlüssel zur KI-Entwicklung.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

unterkunft
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
Die Regierung arbeitet daran, für alle erschwingliche Unterkünfte bereitzustellen.
B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

vorsichtig
Meaning
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Example
She was cautious about trusting strangers.
Sie war vorsichtig, als sie Fremden vertraute.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

Anweisung
Meaning
Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.
Bitte lesen Sie die Anweisung sorgfältig, bevor Sie die Maschine benutzen.
B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

aufrichtig
Meaning
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
Example
I sincerely hope you recover soon.
Ich hoffe aufrichtig, dass Sie sich bald erholen.
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

angeblich
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
Dies ist die angebliche Lösung für das Problem.
B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

Wohlbefinden
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example
Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.
Augenbefeuchtung ist entscheidend für das allgemeine Wohlbefinden.
B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

kontrolliert
Meaning
managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
Example
The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.
Das Experiment wurde in einer kontrollierten Umgebung durchgeführt.
B1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/

Qualified

qualifiziert; zertifiziert
Meaning
having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified
Example
She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.
Sie ist eine qualifizierte Ärztin mit jahrelanger Erfahrung.
B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

Teufel
Meaning
An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
Example
The story warned children about making deals with the devil.
Die Geschichte warnte die Kinder davor, mit dem Teufel Geschäfte zu machen.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

ein langer Gang, der zu verschiedenen Räumen führt
Meaning
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
Example
The students waited quietly in the corridor.
Die Schüler warteten ruhig im Korridor.
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

übersetzen
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
Sie kann fünf Sprachen übersetzen.
B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

Berater
Meaning
A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.
Example
The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.
Das Unternehmen hat einen Berater eingestellt, um seine Marketingstrategie zu verbessern.
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

Initiative
Meaning
An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
Example
NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.
Die Initiative der NASA, Menschen zum Mond zurückzubringen, ist ehrgeizig.
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

Eigentum; Immobilie; Grundstueck; Eigenschaft
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
Sie kauften eine schoene Immobilie auf dem Land.
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

verringern
Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
Die Bevölkerung der Stadt ist über die Jahre gesunken.
B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

Viertel
Meaning
one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months
Example
The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.
Das Unternehmen meldete im ersten Quartal des Jahres starke Gewinne.
B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

mit den üblichen Eigenschaften einer bestimmten Art von Person oder Ding
Meaning
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
Example
It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.
Es war ein typischer Sommertag, heiß und feucht.
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

definiert; klar; spezifisch
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
Wir benötigen eine definitive Antwort bis morgen.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

Gewalt; Brutalität; extreme Intensität
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
Die Regierung verurteilte alle Formen von Gewalt gegen Zivilisten.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

Entschuldigung; Verzeihung;
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
Ich bitte um Entschuldigung, dass ich das Treffen unterbrochen habe.
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

Abszess; Furunkel
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
Das schmerzhafte Furunkel an seinem Hals erforderte medizinische Behandlung.
B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

Backup
Meaning
a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss
Example
Make sure to have a backup of your important files.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie ein Backup Ihrer wichtigen Dateien haben.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
Der Autor verbrachte drei Jahre mit dem Schreiben ihres Bestsellers.
B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

erklären
Meaning
To announce something formally or officially.
Example
The government declared a state of emergency.
Die Regierung erklärte den Notstand.
B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

Labor
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
Example
The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.
Die Studenten führten das Experiment im Chemielabor durch.
B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

alphabetical

alphabetisch
Meaning
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
Example
The names were listed in alphabetical order.
Die Namen wurden in alphabetischer Reihenfolge aufgelistet.
B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

Ersatz
Meaning
the act of substituting one thing or person for another
Example
She got a replacement for her damaged phone.
Sie erhielt einen Ersatz für ihr beschädigtes Telefon.
B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz

measures

maßnahmen
Meaning
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
Example
Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.
Minderungsmaßnahmen konzentrieren sich auf die Reduzierung der Emissionen.
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

Zentimeter
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
Der Tisch ist 120 Zentimeter lang.
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

großartig
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
Das Konzert gestern Abend war absolut großartig.
B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

verbieten
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
Die Schule verbietet das Rauchen auf dem Campus.
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

lösungen
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
Biotechnologie bietet Lösungen für Umweltprobleme.
B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

beobachten
Meaning
to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something
Example
Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.
Wissenschaftler beobachten das Verhalten von Tieren in der Wildnis.
B1 noun riˈækʃən

reaction

Reaktion
Meaning
An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
Example
The arrests triggered a reaction.
Die Verhaftungen lösten eine Reaktion aus.
B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

aufwachen
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
Ich wache jeden Morgen um sechs Uhr auf.
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

netz
Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
Der Fischer warf sein Netz ins Meer.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

südwesten
Meaning
the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction
Example
They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.
Sie reisten in den Südwesten des Landes für ihren Urlaub.
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

Armut; Mangel an grundlegenden Bedürfnissen
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
Viele Organisationen arbeiten daran, die Armut weltweit zu verringern.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Behaviour

Verhalten
Meaning
the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves
Example
His behaviour at the meeting was very professional.
Sein Verhalten in der Besprechung war sehr professionell.
B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

Finanzierung
Meaning
financial support for a project or organization
Example
The startup is seeking funding from investors.
Das Startup sucht Finanzierung von Investoren.
B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

Elektronik
Meaning
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
Example
He studied electronics at university.
Er hat Elektronik an der Universität studiert.
B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

Beitrag
Meaning
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Example
His contribution to the project was vital.
Seine Beitrag zum Projekt war entscheidend.
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

Millionär
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
Er wurde Millionär durch kluge Investitionen und harte Arbeit.
B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

Hunger
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
Das Kind weinte vor Hunger.
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

Mitleid; Sympathie;
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
Ich hatte Mitleid mit dem obdachlosen Mann im Regen.
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.