B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

zweifellos

Meaning

without a doubt, certainly

Example

He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.

Er ist zweifellos der beste Spieler im Team.

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

nachdenklich

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

Sie gab eine nachdenkliche Antwort auf jede gestellte Frage.

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

rollend

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

Sie fuhren durch die rollenden Hügel der Landschaft.

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

ansprechend; interessant; angenehm

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

Der bunte Garten sieht für Besucher sehr ansprechend aus.

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 /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

unzählbar

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable

Example

There are countless stars in the sky.

Es gibt unzählbare Sterne am Himmel.

B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

rabe

Meaning

a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call

Example

The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.

Der Rabe krächzte laut vom Baumast.

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 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

kontinuierlich; wiederholt

Meaning

without stopping; repeatedly

Example

She continually checked her phone for messages.

Sie überprüfte kontinuierlich ihr Telefon nach Nachrichten.

B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

verstellbar; anpassbar; justierbar;

Meaning

নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;

Example

This chair has an adjustable height feature.

Dieser Stuhl hat eine verstellbare Höhe.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

schattig; verdächtig; unehrlich;

Meaning

providing shade; dishonest; suspicious

Example

The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.

Der schattige Geschäftsmann machte einen verdächtigen Deal.

B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

umdrehen

Meaning

to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly

Example

She flipped the pancake in the pan.

Sie hat den Pfannkuchen in der Pfanne geworfen.

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Schürze

Meaning

A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.

Example

She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.

Sie band sich eine Schürze um die Taille, bevor sie das Abendessen kochte.

B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

Vorfahre

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

Sie forschte in ihrem Stammbaum, um mehr über ihre Vorfahren zu erfahren.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

günstig

Meaning

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

Example

The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.

Die Wetterbedingungen waren günstig für die Veranstaltung im Freien.

B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

über Nacht; plötzlich; sehr schnell

Meaning

during the night; suddenly; very quickly

Example

The city was transformed overnight.

Die Stadt wurde über Nacht verwandelt.

B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

Widrigkeit

Meaning

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

He remained strong in the face of adversity.

Er blieb stark angesichts der Widrigkeit.

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

Kranich

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

Der anmutige Kranich stand reglos am Rand des Wassers.

B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

Epos

Meaning

a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale

Example

The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.

Die Ilias ist eines der berühmtesten Epen der Weltliteratur.

B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

gehorsam

Meaning

compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority

Example

Children should show obedience to their parents.

Kinder sollten ihren Eltern Gehorsam zeigen.

B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

ergreifen

Meaning

to grip firmly; to understand something

Example

She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.

Sie ergriff endlich das Konzept nach der Erklärung.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

Nebentätigkeit

Meaning

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

Example

The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.

Die Nebentätigkeiten führten zu einem besseren gegenseitigen Verständnis.

B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

hart; rau; grausam; streng

Meaning

unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe

Example

The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.

Der Lehrer gab harte Kritik an meiner Arbeit.

B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

verschwimmen

Meaning

to make something unclear or difficult to see

Example

Tears blurred her vision.

Tränen verschwommen ihre Sicht.

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 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

ungerecht

Meaning

In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial

Example

He was treated unfairly by the committee.

Er wurde vom Komitee ungerecht behandelt.

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 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproduzieren, zeugen

Meaning

To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.

Example

Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.

Viele Tiere reproduzieren sich schnell unter günstigen Bedingungen.

B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

Aktivist

Meaning

A person who works to bring about social or political change.

Example

The activist organized a protest against pollution.

Der Aktivist organisierte eine Protestaktion gegen die Umweltverschmutzung.

B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

dramatisch

Meaning

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

Example

Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.

Der Umsatz stieg dramatisch nach der Kampagne.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

sehr interessant und ungewöhnlich; weckt Neugier

Meaning

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

Example

The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.

Der Film hat eine interessante Handlung, die das Publikum fesselt.

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 /spɛər/

spare

etwas extra geben / schonen

Meaning

To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

Example

Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?

Könntest du mir ein paar Minuten deiner Zeit geben?

B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

drastisch; schwerwiegend; weitreichend

Meaning

extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect

Example

The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.

Das Unternehmen ergriff drastische Maßnahmen, um die Kosten zu senken.

B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

Babybett

Meaning

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.

Das Baby schläft friedlich in seinem Babybett.

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

bemerkenswert

Meaning

worthy of attention or notice; remarkable

Example

She made a notable contribution to the project.

Sie leistete einen bemerkenswerten Beitrag zum Projekt.

B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

Widmung

Meaning

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.

Example

His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.

Seine Widmung legte den Grundstein für die indische Wissenschaft.

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

Heimweh; Sehnsucht nach Zuhause

Meaning

experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home

Example

After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.

Nach drei Monaten Studium im Ausland fühlte Maria sich immer mehr heimwehkrank nach ihrer Familie.

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 /skwɒd/

squad

Mannschaft

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

Das Fußballteam trainierte hart vor dem Meisterschaftsspiel.

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

Überwachung

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

Das Projekt wurde unter der Aufsicht eines erfahrenen Managers abgeschlossen.

B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

hinten / aufziehen

Meaning

the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals

Example

The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.

Die Mutterkatze zog ihre Kätzchen in einer ruhigen Ecke groß.

B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

erträglich; zumutbar; nicht zu unangenehm oder schmerzhaft

Meaning

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful

Example

The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.

Der Schmerz wurde erträglich, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

Gründer

Meaning

a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something

Example

Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.

Steve Jobs war der Mitbegründer von Apple Inc. und revolutionierte die persönliche Computertechnik.

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 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

übermäßiges oder unaufrichtiges Loben, um Vorteile zu erlangen

Meaning

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

Example

He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.

Er versuchte, seinen Chef zu schmeicheln, um eine Beförderung zu bekommen.

B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

Serviette

Meaning

a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating

Example

She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.

Sie legte die Serviette auf ihren Schoß, bevor sie mit dem Abendessen begann.

B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

geringfügig / minderjährig

Meaning

less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age

Example

Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.

Zum Glück hat der Unfall nur geringe Verletzungen verursacht.

B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

Akquisition, Erwerb, Zukauf

Meaning

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Example

The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.

Die Akquisitionsstrategie des Unternehmens hat das Wachstum angekurbelt.

B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

haltbar; widerstandsfähig; robust

Meaning

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

Example

This durable fabric will last for many years.

Dieser haltbare Stoff wird viele Jahre halten.

B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

betroffen; beeinflusst

Meaning

influenced; impacted; touched by something

Example

The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.

Die von der Flut betroffenen Gebiete benötigen sofortige Hilfe.

B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

scheu; ängstlich

Meaning

shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened

Example

She was too timid to speak in public.

Sie war zu scheu, um in der Öffentlichkeit zu sprechen.

B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

modernisieren

Meaning

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

Example

The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.

Das Unternehmen plant, seine IT-Infrastruktur zu modernisieren.

B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

erweitern

Meaning

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

Example

Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.

Reisen können deine Perspektive auf verschiedene Kulturen erweitern.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

Beratung

Meaning

professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems

Example

She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.

Sie entschied sich, zur Beratung zu gehen, nachdem sie monatelang Stress empfunden hatte.

B2 verb /ræm/

ram

rammen

Meaning

to strike or push something with great force

Example

The truck rammed into the wall.

Der Lkw rammte in die Wand.

B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

eine Aussage, die die einzigartigen Vorteile oder den Wert erklärt, den ein Produkt oder Service den Kunden bietet

Meaning

A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.

Example

A clear value proposition attracts more customers.

Ein klares Wertversprechen zieht mehr Kunden an.

B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

Markenzeichen

Meaning

a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product

Example

The company’s logo is its trademark.

Das Logo des Unternehmens ist sein Markenzeichen.

B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

im Voraus; vorher; bevor

Meaning

in advance; ahead of time; earlier

Example

We prepared everything beforehand.

Wir haben alles im Voraus vorbereitet.

B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

Lebenslauf

Meaning

biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information

Example

Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.

Bitte reichen Sie Ihren Lebenslauf zusammen mit der Bewerbung ein.

B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

variabel

Meaning

able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern

Example

The weather has been very variable this week.

Das Wetter war diese Woche sehr variabel.

B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

rickshaw

Meaning

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

Example

We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.

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

B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

evakuieren

Meaning

To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.

Example

The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.

Die Bewohner wurden aufgefordert, das Gebäude nach dem Feueralarm zu evakuieren.

B2 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

isolieren

Meaning

To separate something or someone from others.

Example

Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.

Die Ärzte versuchten, den Patienten zu isolieren, um die Ausbreitung der Infektion zu verhindern.

B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

ironischerweise

Meaning

in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended

Example

Ironically, the fire station burned down.

Ironischerweise brannte die Feuerwache nieder.

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

zerquetschen

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

Sie hat das Insekt versehentlich mit ihrem Schuh zerquetscht.

B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

Angst; Schrecken; Entsetzen

Meaning

a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear

Example

The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.

Der laute Donner versetzte sie in solche Angst, dass sie ihre Kaffeetasse fallen ließ.

B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

Vorliebe

Meaning

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others

Example

She has a preference for classical music over pop music.

Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik gegenüber Popmusik.

B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

Umgebung

Meaning

The area around a person, place, or thing.

Example

She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.

Sie hat sich schnell an ihre neue Umgebung angepasst.

B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

Junggeselle; jemand, der einen Universitätsabschluss hat

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

Leder

Meaning

animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use

Example

He bought a leather jacket from the store.

Er kaufte eine Lederjacke im Laden.

B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

grube

Meaning

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

Example

The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.

Die Arbeiter gruben ein tiefes Loch, um das Fundament zu bauen.

B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

Dimension

Meaning

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

Example

Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.

Erneuerbare Projekte bringen eine neue Dimension in die Stadtplanung.

B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

Sichtbarkeit

Meaning

The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.

Example

Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.

Erhöhte Sichtbarkeit in den sozialen Medien kann Unternehmen helfen, zu wachsen.

B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

Schwung

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

Das Unternehmen gewann an Schwung, nachdem es ein neues Produkt auf den Markt gebracht hatte.

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

paradies; ein Ort oder Zustand vollkommenen Glücks; ein idealer oder perfekter Ort

Meaning

heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place

Example

The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.

Die tropische Insel war wie das Paradies für die Touristen.

B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

angesehen

Meaning

well known or famous; written down or observed

Example

He is a noted author in the field of history.

Er ist ein angesehener Autor im Bereich der Geschichte.

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

verbessern

Meaning

to improve the quality, value, or extent of something

Example

The new features will enhance the user experience.

Die neuen Funktionen werden die Benutzererfahrung verbessern.

B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

Leitartikel

Meaning

A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.

Example

The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.

Die Zeitung veröffentlichte einen Leitartikel, der die Politik der Regierung kritisierte.

B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

kubanisch

Meaning

relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture

Example

We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.

Wir haben einen köstlichen kubanischen Kaffee im Café genossen.

B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

sieben Gewohnheiten

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Selbst Gewohnheiten helfen dabei, einen ausgewogenen Lebensstil aufrechtzuerhalten.

B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

Nachteil; Problem; Mangel

Meaning

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

Example

The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.

Der Hauptnachteil des Lebens in der Stadt ist die hohe Wohnungskosten.

B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

eliminierung

Meaning

The complete removal or destruction of something.

Example

The elimination of emissions is a priority.

Die Eliminierung von Emissionen hat Priorität.

B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

Wortbildung

Meaning

the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language

Example

Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.

Die Wortbildung ist ein Teil der Linguistik.

B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

elternbezogen

Meaning

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

Example

Parental guidance is important for a child's development.

Elterliche Anleitung ist wichtig für die Entwicklung eines Kindes.

B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

Beobachtung

Meaning

The action or process of observing something carefully.

Example

Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.

Beobachtungen von fernen Galaxien liefern neue Einblicke.

B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

Hintergrund

Meaning

a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage

Example

The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.

Der Hintergrund für das Theaterstück war eine schöne Bergszene.

B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

Friedhof

Meaning

an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery

Example

The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.

Der alte Friedhof in der Nähe der Kirche stammt aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.

B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

identisch; genau gleich

Meaning

exactly the same; not different in any way

Example

The twins look completely identical to each other.

Die Zwillinge sehen völlig identisch aus.

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 /fɪɡ/

Fig

feige

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

Der Feigenbaum in unserem Garten produziert jeden Sommer köstliche Früchte.

B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

Pseudonym

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

Mark Twain war das Pseudonym von Samuel Clemens.

B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

Anbau

Meaning

The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.

Example

The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.

Der Anbau von Bio-Kulturen hat weltweit zugenommen.

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

Meaning

a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument

Example

The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.

Das Nashorn benutzte sein Horn zur Selbstverteidigung.

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 /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

Islam Religion

Meaning

the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)

Example

Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.

Der Islam betont Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und Mitgefühl.

B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

fließend; mühelos

Meaning

in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill

Example

She speaks French fluently.

Sie spricht fließend Französisch.

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

derzeit; bald; in Kürze

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

Der Arzt wird dich bald sehen.

B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

mitten in

Meaning

in the middle of or surrounded by something

Example

The team stayed calm amid the chaos.

Das Team blieb ruhig mitten im Chaos.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

aufstrebend

Meaning

becoming known, developing, or starting to exist

Example

Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.

Bangladesch ist eine der am schnellsten wachsenden aufstrebenden Volkswirtschaften der Welt.

B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

Eigenkapital

Meaning

The value of the shares issued by a company.

Example

Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.

Aktienbesitz in einem Unternehmen kann erhebliche Renditen abwerfen.

B2 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 /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

Erkundung

Meaning

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

Example

Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.

Die Weltraum-Erkundung hat unser Verständnis des Universums erweitert.

B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

Ära

Meaning

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

Example

The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.

Die Renaissance war eine Ära großer künstlerischer und kultureller Errungenschaften.

B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

nicht bestätigt; nicht verifiziert;

Meaning

not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated

Example

The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.

Der Bericht bleibt unbestätigt, bis wir eine offizielle Bestätigung erhalten.

B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botanisch

Meaning

relating to plants or plant life

Example

She works at the botanical garden.

Sie arbeitet im botanischen Garten.

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

schließen

Meaning

to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements

Example

From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.

Aus seiner Stille schloss ich, dass er mit der Entscheidung nicht zufrieden war.

B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

Entfernung; Beseitigung; Entlassung;

Meaning

the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office

Example

The removal of the old furniture took all day.

Die Entfernung der alten Möbel dauerte den ganzen Tag.

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 /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Anpassung

Meaning

a small change made to improve something or make it work better

Example

The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.

Der Arzt hat eine Anpassung an der Medikation des Patienten vorgenommen.

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

Meaning

A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.

Example

The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.

Der Sergeant gab den Soldaten vor der Mission Befehle.

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.