B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

unerwünscht; schädlich; unangenehm

Meaning

not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant

Example

The new policy had several undesirable consequences.

Die neue Politik hatte mehrere unerwünschte Konsequenzen.

B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

engelhafter

Meaning

Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.

Example

The child had an angelic smile.

Das Kind hatte ein engelhaftes Lächeln.

B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

leidenschaftlich

Meaning

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

Example

He is passionate about environmental conservation.

Er ist leidenschaftlich über den Umweltschutz.

B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

bloß

Meaning

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.

Example

It was a mere suggestion, not a command.

Es war nur ein bloßer Vorschlag, kein Befehl.

B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

dumm; stumm; idiotisch

Meaning

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

Example

She remained dumb during the entire meeting.

Sie blieb während des gesamten Treffens stumm.

B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

kämpfen, behaupten

Meaning

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

Example

Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.

Athleten aus der ganzen Welt kämpfen um die Meisterschaft.

B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

Kommandant

Meaning

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces

Example

The commander ordered his troops to advance.

Der Kommandant befahl seinen Truppen, vorzurücken.

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

beschleunigen

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

Der Fahrer beschleunigte, um den Lkw zu überholen.

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

vorherig

Meaning

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

Example

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

Sie benötigen vorherige Genehmigung, bevor Sie Änderungen am System vornehmen.

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

rekonstruieren

Meaning

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

Die Stadt wurde nach dem Erdbeben wieder aufgebaut.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

nicht zerbrechlich oder beschädigt werden können; sehr stark und langlebig

Meaning

not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable

Example

Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.

Ihre Freundschaft bildete ein unzerbrechliches Band.

B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

prächtig

Meaning

extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid

Example

The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.

Der Ausblick vom Berg war wirklich prachtvoll.

B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

sich anpassen

Meaning

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Example

Students must conform to the school regulations.

Die Studenten müssen sich an die Schulvorschriften halten.

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

respektabel

Meaning

worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent

Example

He comes from a respectable family in the community.

Er kommt aus einer respektablen Familie in der Gemeinschaft.

B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

sprachlos

Meaning

Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

Example

She was speechless when she received the award.

Sie war sprachlos, als sie den Preis erhielt.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

unvollständig

Meaning

Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.

Example

Her report was incomplete and needed further details.

Ihr Bericht war unvollständig und brauchte weitere Details.

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 /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

Kohlenhydrat

Meaning

a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar

Example

Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.

Reis und Kartoffeln sind reich an Kohlenhydraten.

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 /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

Anwalt

Meaning

a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy

Example

The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.

Der Anwalt legte vor Gericht starke Beweise vor, um seinen Mandanten zu verteidigen.

B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

Verbindung / eingezäuntes Gebiet

Meaning

a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings

Example

The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.

Der Wissenschaftler studierte die chemische Verbindung im Labor.

B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

Alphabetisierungsraten

Meaning

The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.

Example

Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.

Alphabetisierungsraten beeinflussen die sozioökonomischen Bedingungen.

B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

kooperativ

Meaning

willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose

Example

She was very cooperative during the interview process.

Sie war während des Interviews sehr kooperativ.

B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

kostbares Juwel

Meaning

a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth

Example

The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.

Das antike Halsband zeigte ein seltenes Saphir-Juwel, das von Diamanten umgeben war.

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

vorschriften

Meaning

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Strict regulations ensure fair practices.

Strenge Vorschriften sorgen für faire Praktiken.

B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

stamm

Meaning

a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark

Example

They sat on a log by the campfire.

Sie setzten sich auf einen Stamm neben dem Lagerfeuer.

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

wecken

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

Der laute Lärm weckte die ganze Nachbarschaft.

B2 verb /əˈpoʊz/

oppose

opponieren

Meaning

to disagree with or resist; to act against

Example

Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.

Viele Bürger opponieren gegen die neue Steuerpolitik.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

gefühllos

Meaning

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

Example

His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.

Sein gefühlloser Kommentar hat sie tief verletzt.

B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

mehrsprachig

Meaning

Able to speak or written in several languages.

Example

She grew up in a multilingual household.

Sie wuchs in einem mehrsprachigen Haushalt auf.

B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

BH

Meaning

a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

Example

She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.

Sie kaufte einen bequemen BH für den Alltag.

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Passagierschiff

Meaning

A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.

Example

The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.

Der Luxusliner legte gestern im Hafen an.

B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

befestigen

Meaning

To attach or secure something firmly in place

Example

Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

Bitte schnallen Sie sich vor dem Start des Flugzeugs an.

B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

Oberschenkel

Meaning

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Example

He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.

Er spürte Schmerzen in seinem rechten Oberschenkel, nachdem er eine Stunde lang gelaufen war.

B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

privilegiert

Meaning

having special advantages; favored; elite

Example

She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.

Sie kommt aus einer privilegierten Herkunft mit vielen Möglichkeiten.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

immunisiert

Meaning

protected from disease or from the effects of something

Example

Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.

Kinder, die geimpft sind, sind gegen viele Krankheiten immun.

B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

Freizeitbeschäftigung

Meaning

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

Example

Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.

Bücher lesen ist ihr Lieblingsfreizeitbeschäftigung an den Wochenenden.

B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

Waldaufseher

Meaning

A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.

Example

The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.

Der Park Ranger führte die Touristen durch den Waldweg.

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

Abhängigkeit

Meaning

the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction

Example

His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.

Seine Abhängigkeit von der Technologie erschwerte es ihm, ohne Internet zu arbeiten.

B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

gereizt

Meaning

feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition

Example

She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.

Sie war durch den ständigen Lärm gereizt.

B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

rational; vernünftig; logisch

Meaning

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

Example

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

Sie traf eine rationale Entscheidung basierend auf den verfügbaren Fakten.

B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

Palette

Meaning

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

Example

The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.

Der Künstler mischte lebendige Farben auf seiner Palette, bevor er mit dem Malen begann.

B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

Einkommen

Meaning

money obtained in return for labor or services

Example

Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.

Ihr monatliches Einkommen reicht aus, um ihre Familie zu unterstützen.

B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

erfüllen

Meaning

to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire

Example

She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.

Sie arbeitete hart, um ihren Traum zu erfüllen, Ärztin zu werden.

B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

präsidial

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

Die Präsidentschaftswahlen sind für nächsten Monat angesetzt.

B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

erhalten

Meaning

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

Example

The team worked hard to sustain their success.

Das Team hat hart gearbeitet, um seinen Erfolg zu erhalten.

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

selbstmord

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

Psychische Gesundheitsfachkräfte arbeiten daran, Selbstmord zu verhindern.

B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

Zahlungsverzug

Meaning

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Example

The company defaulted on its loan payments.

Das Unternehmen ist in Zahlungsverzug geraten.

B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

Kryptowährung

Meaning

Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.

Example

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.

Bitcoin ist die beliebteste Kryptowährung auf dem Markt.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

Außenbereich; äußere; äußere Oberfläche

Meaning

relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer

Example

The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.

Die Außenansicht des Gebäudes war in hellen Farben gestrichen.

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 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

skeptisch

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

Sie war skeptisch gegenüber dem neuen Plan.

B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

geschieden

Meaning

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Example

She has been divorced for five years.

Sie ist seit fünf Jahren geschieden.

B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

Schmetterlingspopulation

Meaning

The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.

Example

The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.

Die Schmetterlingspopulation nimmt aufgrund des Verlusts des Lebensraums ab.

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

Narzisse

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

Die Narzissen blühten früh in diesem Frühling auf der Wiese.

B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

sensitivität

Meaning

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Example

Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.

Bose bewies die Sensitivität von Pflanzen durch Experimente.

B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

Gerücht

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

Example

There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.

Es gibt ein Gerücht, dass das Unternehmen im nächsten Jahr fusionieren wird.

B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservieren

Meaning

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

Example

I want to reserve a table for dinner.

Ich möchte einen Tisch für das Abendessen reservieren.

B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

Schaufel

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

Der Gärtner benutzte eine Schaufel, um Löcher zum Pflanzen von Blumen zu graben.

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 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 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

angenehm; angenehm; erfreulich; bereit zuzustimmen

Meaning

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

Example

The weather is very agreeable today.

Das Wetter ist heute sehr angenehm.

B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

Gespräch, das auf eine Einigung abzielt; Verhandlung

Meaning

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

Example

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

Die Verhandlung zwischen den beiden Unternehmen dauerte Wochen.

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

Gewissen, Moral, inneres Gefühl

Meaning

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior

Example

His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.

Sein Gewissen hinderte ihn daran, seinen Eltern über seine Noten zu lügen.

B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

last

Meaning

a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry

Example

The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.

Die finanzielle Last war zu schwer für ihn.

B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

Gelenk; gemeinsam

Meaning

a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people

Example

The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.

Der gemeinsame Einsatz des Teams führte zum Erfolg des Projekts.

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

Lernkarten

Meaning

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

Lernkarten helfen bei der schnellen Memorierung.

B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

Motiv; Grund; Antrieb

Meaning

a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act

Example

The police are investigating the motive for the crime.

Die Polizei untersucht das Motiv für das Verbrechen.

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 /skʌl/

Skull

Schädel

Meaning

the bony framework of the head that protects the brain

Example

The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.

Der Arzt untersuchte sorgfältig das Röntgenbild des Schädels.

B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

zerbrechlich

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

Example

The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.

Die Vase ist sehr zerbrechlich, also handle sie vorsichtig.

B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

Abhebung

Meaning

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation

Example

He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.

Er hat 500 $ von seinem Bankkonto abgehoben.

B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

Weisheit; Wissen; Urteilskraft

Meaning

the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision

Example

Age brings wisdom and experience.

Das Alter bringt Weisheit und Erfahrung.

B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

Steuergerät

Meaning

a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something

Example

The game controller made it easy to play the video game.

Der Gamecontroller erleichterte das Spielen des Videospiels.

B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

beleidigen

Meaning

to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings

Example

His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.

Seine unhöflichen Kommentare haben viele Menschen bei dem Treffen beleidigt.

B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

befolgen

Meaning

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

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

Alle Unternehmen müssen die Sicherheitsvorschriften einhalten.

B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

prozessor

Meaning

a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)

Example

The new laptop has a faster processor.

Der neue Laptop hat einen schnelleren Prozessor.

B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

lobenswert

Meaning

deserving praise or approval

Example

Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.

Ihr Engagement für das Projekt war wirklich lobenswert.

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

sarkasmus

Meaning

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Example

His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.

Sein Sarkasmus ließ die Leute oft lachen, aber manchmal beleidigte er sie.

B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

Muli

Meaning

the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal

Example

The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.

Der Bauer benutzte einen Muli, um schwere Lasten zu tragen.

B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

kichererbsen

Meaning

round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes

Example

Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.

Lassen Sie die Kichererbsen über Nacht einweichen, bevor Sie sie kochen, um die Verdauung zu verbessern.

B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

Kapuze

Meaning

the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head

Example

The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.

Die Kobra verbreitete ihren Kopf, als sie sich bedroht fühlte.

B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

tiefsee

Meaning

The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.

Example

Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.

Viele Tiefseetiere erzeugen Biolumineszenz, um zu überleben.

B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

fad

Meaning

lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting

Example

The soup was too bland for my taste.

Die Suppe war für meinen Geschmack zu fad.

B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

vorstädtisch

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

Example

They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.

Sie haben ein Haus in einem ruhigen vorstädtischen Gebiet gekauft.

B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

auf seltsame Weise; auf ungewöhnliche Weise

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic

Example

She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.

Sie zog sich auf eine seltsame Weise für das formelle Abendessen an, trug helle Farben und ungewöhnliche Muster.

B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

Handhabung

Meaning

the act of managing or dealing with something or someone

Example

His handling of the situation was impressive.

Seine Handhabung der Situation war beeindruckend.

B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

erträglich; akzeptabel, aber nicht ideal

Meaning

able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal

Example

The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.

Die Hitze war am Nachmittag kaum erträglich.

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpretieren / übersetzen

Meaning

to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally

Example

She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.

Sie musste die Rede für die ausländischen Gäste übersetzen.

B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

Korporation

Meaning

A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.

Example

The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.

Die Korporation investierte stark in erneuerbare Energieprojekte.

B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

Änderung

Meaning

a change or modification made to something

Example

The tailor made an alteration to the suit.

Der Schneider nahm eine Änderung am Anzug vor.

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

überleben

Meaning

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

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

Überleben in der Wildnis kann eine herausfordernde Erfahrung sein.

B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

Diktator

Meaning

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

Example

The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.

Der Diktator regierte das Land mit eiserner Faust.

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

der Stadtrand

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a town or city

Example

They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.

Sie bauten eine neue Fabrik am Stadtrand der Stadt.

B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

Hase

Meaning

a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit

Example

The hare quickly ran across the field.

Der Hase lief schnell über das Feld.

B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

Example

The ship stayed at the dock for two days.

Das Schiff blieb zwei Tage im Dock.

B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

Reiter

Meaning

A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.

Example

The rider fell off the horse.

Der Reiter fiel vom Pferd.

B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

Katalog

Meaning

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

Example

The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.

Die Bibliothek beschloss, alle neuen Bücher digital zu katalogisieren.

B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

Reproduktion, Fortpflanzung

Meaning

The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.

Example

The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.

Das Lehrbuch enthielt ein detailliertes Diagramm der menschlichen Reproduktion.

B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

Rundfunkanbieter

Meaning

a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.

Example

The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.

Der Rundfunkanbieter sendete das Spiel live an Millionen von Zuschauern.

B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

Kritik

Meaning

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.

Example

The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.

Der Professor bat die Studenten, die Aufsätze der anderen zu kritisieren.

B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

Legitimität

Meaning

the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful

Example

The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.

Die Legitimität der Wahl wurde von den Beobachtern infrage gestellt.

B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

Ablenkungen

Meaning

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

Example

Eliminate distractions for better productivity.

Eliminiere die Ablenkungen für bessere Produktivität.

B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

makellos; fehlerfrei

Meaning

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

Example

Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.

Ihre makellose Leistung brachte ihr stehende Ovationen ein.

B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

Schwalbe

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

Die Schwalbe baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.

B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

inkorporieren

Meaning

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation

Example

The new design incorporates advanced technology.

Das neue Design inkorporiert fortschrittliche Technologie.

B2 noun plɒt

plot

Handlung

Meaning

The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.

Example

The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.

Die Handlung von 'A Tale of Two Cities' ist intensiv und packend.

B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

wirklich

Meaning

in a truthful and sincere way

Example

She genuinely cares about the environment.

Sie sorgt wirklich für die Umwelt.

B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

Abkürzung

Meaning

a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example

NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA ist eine Abkürzung für National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

heu

Meaning

grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed

Example

The cows were eating hay in the barn.

Die Kühe fraßen Heu im Stall.

B2 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

Eingreifen

Meaning

The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.

Example

The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.

Das Eingreifen der UNO war entscheidend für die Beilegung des Konflikts.

B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

Teig

Meaning

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

Example

She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.

Sie knetete den Teig zehn Minuten lang, bevor sie ihn buk.

B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

Frische

Meaning

The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.

Example

The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.

Die Frische der Morgenluft ließ alle lebendig fühlen.

B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

ungerechtigkeit

Meaning

Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.

Example

The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.

Die Geschichte stellt die Ungerechtigkeiten dar, denen die gewöhnlichen Menschen gegenüberstehen.

B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

kohlenstoffneutral

Meaning

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.

Example

The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, bis 2030 kohlenstoffneutral zu sein.