B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

Meaning

Of little value or importance.

Example

He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.

Er ärgert sich oft über die trivialsten Dinge.

B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

Hose

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately

Example

She bought a new pair of pants for the party.

Sie kaufte eine neue Hose für die Party.

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

Genehmigung / Erlaubnis

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

Der Pilot erhielt die Genehmigung, das Flugzeug zu landen.

B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

Zuschauer

Meaning

a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer

Example

The stadium was filled with excited spectators.

Das Stadion war mit aufgeregten Zuschauern gefüllt.

B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

Handwerkskunst

Meaning

an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work

Example

The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.

Der lokale Markt zeigte wunderschöne Handwerkskunst, die von geschickten Handwerkern aus der Region hergestellt wurde.

B2 noun /stæns/

stance

Haltung

Meaning

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

Example

The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.

Das Unternehmen hat eine starke Haltung zum Umweltschutz eingenommen.

B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

Meaning

the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm

Example

The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.

Die Animation in diesem Film ist unglaublich detailliert.

B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

Verdiener

Meaning

A person who earns money through work or business

Example

She is the primary earner in her family.

Sie ist die Hauptverdiener in ihrer Familie.

B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

Mischfarbe

Meaning

a color created by combining two or more different colors

Example

The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.

Die Mischfarbe erzeugte einen schönen Farbverlauf auf der Leinwand.

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

klimaanpassung

Meaning

The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.

Example

Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.

Klimaanpassung gewährleistet die Resilienz gegenüber Veränderungen.

B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

bewältigen

Meaning

to deal effectively with something difficult

Example

She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.

Sie musste mit viel Druck bei der Arbeit umgehen.

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 /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 /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

Stau

Meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Example

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

Städtische Staus führen zu längeren Reisezeiten.

B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

Verzweiflung

Meaning

the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless

Example

After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.

Nach dem Verlust seines Jobs fiel er in Verzweiflung und konnte keinen Weg nach vorne sehen.

B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

wahrheitsgemäß

Meaning

telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere

Example

She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.

Sie war immer ehrlich in ihren Antworten während des Interviews.

B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

Rand

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a circular object

Example

The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.

Die Kaffeetasse hatte einen Sprung am Rand.

B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms

Example

The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.

Die Familie versammelte sich auf dem Sofa, um einen Film zu sehen.

B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

Organismus

Meaning

a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce

Example

Every organism needs water to survive.

Jeder Organismus braucht Wasser, um zu überleben.

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 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

portion

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

Er aß eine große Portion Reis und Curry.

B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

Logistik

Meaning

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

Example

Logistics ensures timely delivery.

Logistik stellt die pünktliche Lieferung sicher.

B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

Ruhm; Ehre; Pracht

Meaning

magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness

Example

The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.

Der Athlet sonnte sich im Ruhm des Gewinns der olympischen Goldmedaille.

B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

Emissionen

Meaning

The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.

Example

Carbon emissions are rising globally.

Kohlenstoffemissionen steigen weltweit an.

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 /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

Fabel

Meaning

a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson

Example

Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.

Äsops Fabeln sind berühmt dafür, wertvolle Lektionen durch einfache Geschichten zu lehren.

B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

reif; bereit zum Essen

Meaning

fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use

Example

The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.

Die Bananen sind reif und bereit zu essen.

B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

Konsens

Meaning

A general agreement among all members of a group.

Example

Consensus was reached after long deliberation.

Ein Konsens wurde nach langer Beratung erreicht.

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

Sexualität

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

Sie sprach offen über ihre Sexualität und Identität.

B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

Kapitalismus

Meaning

An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.

Example

Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.

Der Kapitalismus fördert Innovation und Wettbewerb.

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 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

beunruhigend

Meaning

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

Example

The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.

Die Nachricht über den Unfall war tief beunruhigend.

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

numerisch

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

Der Bericht liefert numerische Daten zum Bevölkerungswachstum.

B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

konsolidieren

Meaning

To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.

Example

The company aims to consolidate its market position.

Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Marktposition zu konsolidieren.

B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

emotional

Meaning

in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions

Example

She became emotionally attached to her pet.

Sie wurde emotional an ihr Haustier gebunden.

B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

Zehn-Cent-Münze

Meaning

a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents

Example

He gave me a dime for the phone call.

Er gab mir eine Zehn-Cent-Münze für das Telefonat.

B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

erweiterte Realität, Kombination von virtueller und realer Welt

Meaning

Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.

Example

Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.

Augmented Reality hat das Spiel verändert.

B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

gefangen

Meaning

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

Example

The captive was held in a small cell for several months.

Der Gefangene wurde mehrere Monate in einer kleinen Zelle gehalten.

B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

parlamentarisch

Meaning

relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority

Example

The country follows a parliamentary form of government.

Das Land hat ein parlamentarisches Regierungssystem.

B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

grausam

Meaning

in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner

Example

She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.

Sie sprach grausam über ihre Kollegin während der Besprechung.

B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

zirkuläre Wirtschaft

Meaning

An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.

Example

Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.

Die Einführung einer zirkulären Wirtschaft kann Abfall reduzieren.

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

leicht

Meaning

gently or with little force or weight

Example

She touched the baby’s hand lightly.

Sie berührte die Hand des Babys leicht.

B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

innere Stärke

Meaning

Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.

Example

Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.

Gemeinnützige Arbeit fördert die innere Stärke in Einzelpersonen.

B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

Glück

Meaning

To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.

Example

The cows graze in the meadow every morning.

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

B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

senat

Meaning

a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature

Example

The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.

Der Senat stimmte für das neue Gesundheitsgesetz.

B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

Büro/Agentur

Meaning

An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.

Example

The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.

Das Reisebüro half ihnen, ihren Urlaub zu planen.

B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

Mythos

Meaning

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Example

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

Der Mythos des Phönix erzählt von einem Vogel, der aus seiner Asche wiedergeboren wird.

B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

ausschließlich

Meaning

only and completely; entirely

Example

The decision was purely based on economic factors.

Die Entscheidung basierte ausschließlich auf wirtschaftlichen Faktoren.

B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

Die Institution war vollständig residenziell.

B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

Fortschrittsverfolgung

Meaning

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

Example

Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.

Regelmäßiges Verfolgen des Fortschritts hilft, langfristige Ziele zu erreichen.

B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

Aufstellung; in einer Reihe aufstellen

Meaning

a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order

Example

The coach announced the team line-up before the match.

Der Trainer gab die Aufstellung vor dem Spiel bekannt.

B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

unkooperativ

Meaning

not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful

Example

The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.

Der Zeuge war unkooperativ und weigerte sich, Fragen zu beantworten.

B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

Zurückhaltung; Selbstkontrolle

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

Sie zeigte große Zurückhaltung, indem sie nicht auf die Kritik reagierte.

B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

mischen

Meaning

to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously

Example

She blends the ingredients carefully.

Sie mischt die Zutaten sorgfältig.

B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

Asteroid

Meaning

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Example

The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

Der Asteroidengürtel liegt zwischen den Umlaufbahnen von Mars und Jupiter.

B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

Dreh

Meaning

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

Example

The shooting of the movie took several months.

Der Dreh des Films dauerte mehrere Monate.

B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

lustig; amüsant; zum Lachen bringend;

Meaning

funny; amusing; causing laughter;

Example

His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.

Seine lustigen Geschichten bringen immer alle zum Lachen.

B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

höchste

Meaning

highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important

Example

The Supreme Court made the final decision.

Der Oberste Gerichtshof traf die endgültige Entscheidung.

B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

schnell klettern oder mischen

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

Die Kinder kletterten schnell den Hügel hinauf, um den Drachen zu fangen.

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

Solarenergie

Meaning

Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.

Example

Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.

Solarenergie ist entscheidend, um Treibhausgasemissionen zu reduzieren.

B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

klimatische Bedingungen

Meaning

The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.

Example

Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.

Für Schneefall sind bestimmte klimatische Bedingungen erforderlich.

B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

extreme körperliche oder geistige Qual; intensiver Schmerz

Meaning

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

Example

He was in agony after the accident.

Er war nach dem Unfall in Agonie.

B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

einbeziehen

Meaning

To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.

Example

The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.

Das Projekt wird alle Aspekte der ländlichen Entwicklung einbeziehen.

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

Wettervorhersage

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

Die Wettervorhersage sagte für das gesamte Wochenende schweren Regen voraus.

B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

von Hand; mit körperlicher Anstrengung;

Meaning

by hand; using physical effort rather than machines

Example

The data was entered manually into the system.

Die Daten wurden manuell in das System eingegeben.

B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

gesellig

Meaning

Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.

Example

He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.

Er ist eine gesellige Person, die es liebt, neue Leute zu treffen.

B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

traumatisch

Meaning

Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.

Example

The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.

Der Unfall war eine traumatische Erfahrung für die ganze Familie.

B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

Vorwand, Schein

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

Seine Freundlichkeit war nur ein Vorwand, um Vertrauen zu gewinnen.

B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

Unhöflichkeit

Meaning

the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech

Example

His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.

Seine Unhöflichkeit schockierte alle auf der Dinnerparty.

B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

Florist

Meaning

A person who sells and arranges flowers.

Example

We bought a bouquet from the local florist.

Wir haben einen Strauß beim lokalen Floristen gekauft.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/

Unthinkable

unvorstellbar

Meaning

impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration

Example

It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town.

Es war unvorstellbar, dass eine solche Tragödie in unserer friedlichen Stadt geschehen konnte.

B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

langweilig; ermüdend

Meaning

tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous

Example

The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.

Die Vorlesung war so langweilig, dass viele Studenten eingeschlafen sind.

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 /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

Brüderlichkeit

Meaning

The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests

Example

The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.

Die Soldaten teilten ein starkes Gefühl der Brüderlichkeit.

B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

bilden

Meaning

To make up, form, or establish something.

Example

These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.

Diese Dokumente stellen die rechtliche Vereinbarung zwischen den beiden Parteien dar.

B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

verhandeln

Meaning

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Example

They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.

Sie haben mit dem Lieferanten einen fairen Deal ausgehandelt.

B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

katastrophal

Meaning

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

Example

The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.

Der Hurrikan hatte katastrophale Auswirkungen auf die Stadt.

B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

gütig; höflich; großzügig;

Meaning

kind; courteous; generous;

Example

She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.

Sie war sehr gütig und dankte allen für ihre Hilfe.

B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

Meaning

a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes

Example

Listening to blues music always calms him down.

Blues-Musik zu hören beruhigt ihn immer.

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 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

Anfrage; Frage;

Meaning

a question or inquiry; a request for information

Example

I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.

Ich habe eine Anfrage zu den neuen politischen Änderungen im Unternehmen.

B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

Aberglaube

Meaning

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

Example

Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.

Ein Spiegel zu zerbrechen bringt sieben Jahre Pech, das ist ein häufiger Aberglaube.

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

privat; vertraulich

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

Sie sprach mit ihm privat über das Thema.

B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

ermächtigen

Meaning

To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.

Example

Education can empower people to improve their lives.

Bildung kann den Menschen helfen, ihr Leben zu verbessern.

B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

Zögern; Zweifel

Meaning

the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act

Example

After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.

Nach einem Moment des Zögerns entschied sie sich, das herausfordernde Jobangebot der Firma anzunehmen.

B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

Demografie

Meaning

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

Demographics help in targeted advertising.

Demografische Daten helfen bei gezielter Werbung.

B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

Asyl

Meaning

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

Example

The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.

Die Flüchtlinge suchten Asyl im Nachbarland.

B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

Senf

Meaning

A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds

Example

She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.

Sie fügte Senfsamen zum Curry hinzu, um mehr Geschmack zu verleihen.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

unbestreitbar

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true

Example

The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.

Der Beweis seiner Schuld war unbestreitbar.

B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

Change Management

Meaning

The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.

Example

Change management ensures smooth transitions.

Change Management sorgt für reibungslose Übergänge.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

exzentrisch

Meaning

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

Example

The artist was known for his eccentric style.

Der Künstler war bekannt für seinen exzentrischen Stil.

B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

arroganz

Meaning

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

Example

His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.

Seine Arroganz machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/

Glittering

glitzernd; strahlend; funkelnd

Meaning

shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;

Example

The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.

Die funkelnden Sterne füllten den klaren Nachthimmel.

B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

Unvollkommenheit

Meaning

a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect

Example

She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.

Sie akzeptierte ihre Unvollkommenheit als Teil des Menschseins.

B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

Expansion

Meaning

The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.

Example

Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.

Freiwilligenarbeit hilft bei der Expansion sozialer Netzwerke.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

Symptom

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

Fieber ist ein häufiges Symptom der Grippe.

B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

dringend

Meaning

Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.

Example

The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.

Der Manager musste gleichzeitig mehrere dringende Probleme lösen.

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

weltlich

Meaning

Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.

Example

He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.

Er war mehr an weltlichem Erfolg interessiert als an spirituellem Wachstum.

B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

ohnmächtig werden

Meaning

to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain

Example

He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.

Er fühlte sich schwindelig und fiel aufgrund der Hitze in Ohnmacht.

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

Glück

Meaning

to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct

Example

Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.

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

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

vorhersehbar

Meaning

able to be predicted or foreseen

Example

His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.

Seine Reaktionen waren vorhersehbar, basierend auf seinem vergangenen Verhalten.

B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

Ferse

Meaning

the back part of the human foot below the ankle

Example

She wore shoes with high heels to the party.

Sie trug hohe Absätze zu der Party.

B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

Kollege

Meaning

noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty

Example

He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.

Er versuchte, durch den Nebel zu spähen, um seine Kollegen auf der anderen Seite zu sehen.

B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

Meaning

the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things

Example

The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.

Der Patient wurde in Isolation gehalten, um die Ausbreitung der ansteckenden Krankheit zu verhindern.

B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

Migration

Meaning

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons

Example

The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.

Die jährliche Migration der Vögel ist ein faszinierendes Naturereignis.

B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

erröten

Meaning

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

Example

She blushed when he complimented her.

Sie errötete, als er ihr ein Kompliment machte.

B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

Intellektuelle

Meaning

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

Example

Intellectuals protested against the dominance.

Die Intellektuellen protestierten gegen die Vorherrschaft.

B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

Flusspferd

Meaning

a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa

Example

The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.

Das Flusspferd verbringt den Großteil des Tages im Wasser.

B2 verb /ɪkˈsploʊd/

explode

explodieren

Meaning

to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure

Example

The bomb exploded in the middle of the street.

Die Bombe explodierte mitten auf der Straße.

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

mündlich; bezogen auf den Mund

Meaning

spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth

Example

The oral examination will test your speaking skills.

Die mündliche Prüfung wird Ihre Sprechfähigkeiten testen.

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

Bote

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

Der Bote überbrachte dem Kommandanten wichtige Schlachtpläne.

B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

Igel

Meaning

a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense

Example

The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.

Der Igel rollte sich zu einer Kugel, als er sich bedroht fühlte.

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

Arbeiter

Meaning

a person who does unskilled physical work for wages

Example

The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.

Der Arbeiter arbeitete den ganzen Tag auf der Baustelle.

B2 noun ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

Unternehmen

Meaning

Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.

Example

Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.

Luxus-Ventures im Weltraum ziehen wohlhabende Kunden an.

B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Mäßigung

Meaning

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

Example

He drinks wine in moderation.

Er trinkt Wein in Maßen.

B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

Betrug

Meaning

wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

Example

The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.

Das Unternehmen wurde wegen Kreditkartenbetrugs und Geldwäsche untersucht.

B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

abschrecken, entmutigen

Meaning

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

Example

High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.

Hohe Geldstrafen sollen die Menschen davon abhalten, das Gesetz zu brechen.

B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

dringend

Meaning

in a way that requires immediate attention or action

Example

The patient urgently needs medical attention.

Der Patient benötigt dringend medizinische Hilfe.

B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

Diskretion

Meaning

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example

She handled the situation with great discretion.

Sie ging mit großer Diskretion mit der Situation um.

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 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

direkt; vollständig; ohne Vorbehalt

Meaning

completely; directly; without reservation or concealment

Example

She rejected the proposal outright.

Sie lehnte den Vorschlag direkt ab.