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B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

Melodie; Musikstück; Tonhöhe
Meaning
a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch
Example
She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.
Sie summte eine schöne Melodie, während sie im Garten arbeitete.
B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

wiederholt; immer wieder
Meaning
again and again; many times over
Example
He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.
Er bat wiederholt um Hilfe bei seiner Hausaufgabe.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

versiegeln, schließen
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Er versiegelte den Umschlag, bevor er den Brief abschickte.
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

Moral
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
Die Moral der Geschichte ist, immer die Wahrheit zu sagen.
B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

illegal
Meaning
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
Example
It is illegal to drive without a valid license.
Es ist illegal, ohne gültigen Führerschein zu fahren.
B1 verb /ɪmˈbærəs/

embarrass

verlegen machen
Meaning
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Example
His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone.
Sein unhöflicher Kommentar hat sie wirklich vor allen in Verlegenheit gebracht.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

Ersparnis
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Regelmäßige Spargewohnheiten sichern die finanzielle Sicherheit.
B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

laut
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
Bitte lesen Sie die Anweisungen laut vor, damit jeder hören kann.
B1 noun /preɪz/

Praise

Lob
Meaning
words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration
Example
The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.
Der Lehrer lobte die Schüler für ihre harte Arbeit.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/

Expression

Ausdruck; Darstellung;
Meaning
the act of making thoughts or feelings known; a look on someone's face
Example
The artist's painting was a beautiful expression of her inner emotions.
Das Gemälde des Künstlers war ein schöner Ausdruck ihrer inneren Emotionen.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Remarkable

bemerkenswert; außergewöhnlich; beachtenswert;
Meaning
worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;
Example
His recovery from the illness was remarkable.
Seine Genesung von der Krankheit war bemerkenswert.
B1 verb /lend/

lend

leihen
Meaning
to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something
Example
Can you lend me your pen?
Kannst du mir deinen Stift leihen?
B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

Schwangerschaft
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
Ihre Schwangerschaft wurde sorgfältig von ihrem Arzt überwacht.
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

was jemand verdient, besonders Strafe oder Belohnung
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
Er hat schließlich seine verdiente Strafe für das Schummeln in der Prüfung bekommen.
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

Genesung
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
Der Patient ist nach der Operation in der Genesung.
B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

tatsächlich
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
Die tatsächlichen Kosten waren höher als erwartet.
B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

rätsel; unerklärliche Sache
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
Das Verschwinden des Flugzeugs bleibt ein Geheimnis.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

Tal
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
Das grüne Tal erstreckte sich über Meilen zwischen den Bergen.
B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

hauptsächlich; überwiegend
Meaning
for the most part; chiefly; primarily
Example
The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.
Die Konferenz war hauptsächlich über Umweltschutz und Klimawandel.
B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

Gefängnis
Meaning
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.
Example
The thief was sent to jail for stealing.
Der Dieb wurde ins Gefängnis gesteckt, weil er gestohlen hatte.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

grausam; nicht nett
Meaning
cruel; not nice or caring toward others
Example
It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.
Es war unfreundlich von ihm, sich über ihr Aussehen lustig zu machen.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

Architekt
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
Der Architekt entwarf ein modernes Bürogebäude.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

unfähig
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
Er war nicht in der Lage, an dem Treffen teilzunehmen.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

Autobahn
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
Die Autobahn war aufgrund eines Unfalls blockiert.
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

Luftverschmutzung
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
Die Luftverschmutzung durch Fabriken führte zur ersten Umweltbewegung.
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

Preis
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
Er hat den ersten Preis im Wettbewerb gewonnen.
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

Sitzung
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
Die Sitzung fand am 25. Februar statt.
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

genehmigen
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
Der Ausschuss wird die neue Politik morgen genehmigen.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

Bogen
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
Der Bogenschütze zog seinen Bogen und zielte auf das Ziel.
B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

selten
Meaning
not often; rarely; infrequently
Example
She seldom goes to the cinema.
Sie geht selten ins Kino.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

Umstand
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
Sie hat die schwierigen Umstände tapfer gemeistert.
B1 noun /aɪl/

aisle

Gang
Meaning
a passage between rows of seats or shelves
Example
She walked down the aisle to find her seat.
Sie ging den Gang entlang, um ihren Platz zu finden.
B1 verb /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

import

importieren
Meaning
to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data
Example
The country imports oil from abroad.
Das Land importiert Öl aus dem Ausland.
B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

gebildet
Meaning
Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable
Example
She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.
Sie ist eine gebildete Frau, die lebenslanges Lernen schätzt.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

Regenbogen
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Nach dem Sturm erschien ein wunderschöner Regenbogen am Himmel.
B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

daumen
Meaning
the short thick finger of the human hand
Example
She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.
Sie zeigte mir den Daumen hoch, um ihre Zustimmung zu zeigen.
B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

Flugzeug
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Example
The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.
Das Flugzeug startete sanft von der Flughafenpiste.
B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

Klimawandel
Meaning
A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Example
Climate change is causing more natural disasters.
Der Klimawandel verursacht mehr Naturkatastrophen.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

Häuschen
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub in einem gemütlichen Häuschen am See.
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 /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 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

tabak
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
Er hörte auf, Tabak zu rauchen, nachdem er gesundheitliche Probleme hatte.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

Speichen / sprach
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
Der Fahrradspeiche war nach dem Unfall verbogen.
B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

helle Farbe
Meaning
a pale or bright shade of any color
Example
The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.
Die Wände wurden in hellen Farben gestrichen, um den Raum größer erscheinen zu lassen.
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 /reɪ/

ray

Strahl
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
Ein Sonnenstrahl brach durch die Wolken.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

Anforderung
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
Der Job hat spezifische Bildungsanforderungen.
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

begrenzt
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
Die Tickets für das Konzert sind begrenzt.
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 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

begeistert
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
Die Entdecker waren begeistert von der Reise.
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

Aussprache
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
Ihre Aussprache französischer Wörter hat sich stark verbessert.
B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

Impfstoff
Meaning
a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease
Example
The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.
Der COVID-19-Impfstoff hat dazu beigetragen, schwere Krankheiten zu reduzieren.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

Gefallen; Hilfe; Güte
Meaning
approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act
Example
Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?
Könnten Sie mir einen Gefallen tun und mir helfen, diese schwere Kiste zu bewegen?
B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

teilnehmen
Meaning
to take part in or become involved in an activity
Example
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
Studenten werden ermutigt, an außerschulischen Aktivitäten teilzunehmen.
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

einwickeln
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
Bitte wickeln Sie das Geschenk in buntes Papier.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

Komposition
Meaning
the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged
Example
Her composition won first prize in the contest.
Ihre Komposition gewann den ersten Preis im Wettbewerb.
B1 noun /ˌrɛp.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

reputation

Ruf, Ansehen
Meaning
The opinion generally held about someone or something; fame or prestige.
Example
A good reputation is essential for business success.
Ein guter Ruf ist entscheidend für den Geschäftserfolg.
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

Quelle
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
Die Quelle des Flusses liegt hoch in den Bergen.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

teilweise; zum Teil;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
Das Wetter war heute teilweise bewölkt.
B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

Belohnung
Meaning
something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
Example
He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.
Er erhielt eine Belohnung für die Rückgabe des verlorenen Portemonnaies.
B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

beabsichtigen
Meaning
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
Example
I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.
Ich beabsichtige, dieses Projekt bis morgen zu beenden.
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

komplex
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
Die Beziehung zwischen Armut und Bildung ist komplex.
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

buchstabieren
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
Kannst du deinen Namen für mich buchstabieren?
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

ehren
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
Wir ehren unsere Veteranen für ihren Dienst.
B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

anpassen
Meaning
to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations
Example
He quickly adapted to the new environment.
Er passte sich schnell an die neue Umgebung an.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

Universe

Universum
Meaning
all existing matter and space; the cosmos
Example
Scientists study the universe to understand its mysteries.
Wissenschaftler studieren das Universum, um seine Geheimnisse zu verstehen.
B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

reduzieren
Meaning
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.
Singapur hat den Plastikverbrauch erheblich reduziert.
B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

kriminell
Meaning
A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
Example
The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.
Die Polizei hat letzte Nacht einen gefährlichen Kriminellen festgenommen.
B1 adverb /ɪkˈstriːm.li/

Extremely

extrem
Meaning
to a very high degree; exceptionally
Example
The weather today is extremely hot and humid.
Das Wetter heute ist extrem heiß und schwül.
B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

verständlich
Meaning
Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.
Example
Her reaction was understandable given the situation.
Ihre Reaktion war verständlich angesichts der Situation.
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 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

organisiert
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
Ein gut organisierter Ansatz bei der Arbeit erhöht die Produktivität und reduziert Stress.
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 /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

meinung
Meaning
a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof
Example
In my opinion, this is the best solution.
Meiner Meinung nach ist dies die beste Lösung.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

Disk / Datenspeichergerät
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
Alle Daten werden auf einer Festplatte gespeichert.
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

Ufer; Küste; Strand
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
Wir gingen entlang des Ufers und sammelten Muscheln.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

Schöpfung; Kreation
Meaning
the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented
Example
The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.
Die neueste Kreation des Künstlers wurde in der modernen Kunstgalerie ausgestellt.
B1 noun /ˈref.ər.əns/

Reference

Referenz
Meaning
the action of mentioning or alluding to something; a source of information
Example
Please provide references to support your research claims.
Bitte geben Sie Referenzen an, um Ihre Forschungsaussagen zu unterstützen.
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

Naturkatastrophe
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
Die Küstenstadt wurde durch eine Naturkatastrophe verwüstet.
B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

locker
Meaning
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
Example
The screw is loose and needs tightening.
Die Schraube ist locker und muss angezogen werden.
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

Bordsteigen
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
Die Entdecker gingen am Hafen an Bord des Schiffs.
B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

Amateur
Meaning
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.
Example
The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.
Das Gemälde sah beeindruckend aus, obwohl es von einem Amateur gemacht wurde.
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

Akademie
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
Er schrieb sich an einer Militärakademie ein.
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

Scheune
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
Der Bauer hält seine Kühe in der Scheune.
B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

Glück
Meaning
a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening
Example
Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

Fette
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
Gesunde Fette aus Nüssen und Avocados unterstützen die Gehirnfunktion.
B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

Haufen
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
Er legte die Bücher in einen Haufen auf dem Tisch.
B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

verschieben
Meaning
to delay something to a later time
Example
The meeting was postponed until next week.
Das Treffen wurde auf die nächste Woche verschoben.
B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

Analyst
Meaning
a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions
Example
The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.
Der Finanzanalyst sagte einen Anstieg des Aktienmarktes voraus.
B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

Kälte; Gefühl von Angst oder Besorgnis; entspannen
Meaning
an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax
Example
There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.
Es war eine Kälte in der Luft, als der Herbst näher rückte.
B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

beschämt
Meaning
feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions
Example
He was ashamed of his poor performance.
Er war beschämt über seine schlechte Leistung.
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

Flagge, Banner; oder ein Warnsignal
Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
Sie hissen die Nationalflagge während der Zeremonie.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

Make-up
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
Sie trug Make-up vor der Party auf.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

unnötig; überflüssig
Meaning
not needed; not required; pointless
Example
The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.
Das Treffen war unnötig, da alle Entscheidungen bereits getroffen wurden.
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical

klassisch oder traditionell
Meaning
relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature
Example
She loves listening to classical music while studying.
Sie liebt es, klassische Musik beim Lernen zu hören.
B1 verb /ɪnˈstɔːl/

install

installieren
Meaning
To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.
Example
He installed the new software on his computer.
Er hat die neue Software auf seinem Computer installiert.
B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

gültig; rechtlich oder offiziell akzeptiert
Meaning
legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact
Example
The passport is valid for ten years.
Der Reisepass ist für zehn Jahre gültig.
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

kontinuierlich
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
Die Fabrik arbeitet nach einem kontinuierlichen 24-Stunden-Plan.
B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

Rückkehr
Meaning
Coming or going back to a place or person.
Example
The group is returning to the port on December 25th.
Die Gruppe kehrt am 25. Dezember zum Hafen zurück.
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 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

bestrafen
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
Der Lehrer wird Schüler bestrafen, die schummeln.
B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

Lücke / Abstand
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
Es gibt eine große Lücke zwischen den Reichen und den Armen.
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

glücklicherweise
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
Glücklicherweise kam sie gerade rechtzeitig zur Besprechung.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

magisch
Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
Der Sonnenuntergang über den Bergen war ein magischer Anblick.
B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

Kante; schneidender Rand
Meaning
the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade
Example
Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.
Sei vorsichtig, dass du dich nicht an der scharfen Kante des Messers schneidest.
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 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

registrieren
Meaning
To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.
Example
You must register for the conference before the deadline.
Du musst dich für die Konferenz vor der Frist registrieren.
B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

endlos; unendlich; unbegrenzt
Meaning
having no end; infinite; limitless
Example
The ocean seemed endless from the shore.
Der Ozean schien vom Ufer aus endlos.
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

Vorbereitung
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
Das Team hat eine sorgfältige Vorbereitung für die Präsentation getroffen.
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

Raucher
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
Er ist ein starker Raucher und versucht jedes Jahr aufzuhören.
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 /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 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

salzig
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
Das salzige Meerwasser machte sie durstig.
B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

schreien
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
Er schrie so laut er konnte, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

Schöpfer
Meaning
a person or thing that makes or produces something
Example
He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.
Er ist ein berühmter Filmproduzent in Hollywood.
B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

schulden
Meaning
to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted
Example
I owe my success to my parents' support.
Ich schulde meinen Erfolg der Unterstützung meiner Eltern.
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

Chor
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
Der Chor sang wunderschön während der Zeremonie.
B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

Quatsch
Meaning
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
Example
Stop talking nonsense and be serious!
Hör auf, Quatsch zu reden und sei ernst!
B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

Geber
Meaning
a person who gives something
Example
She was always a generous giver to charity.
Sie war immer eine großzügige Geberin für wohltätige Zwecke.
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

stehlen
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
Es ist falsch, von anderen zu stehlen.
B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

Glück
Meaning
to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure
Example
They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.