B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

vereinigen

Meaning

To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.

Example

Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.

Jugendliche vereinen sich mit Gleichaltrigen für soziale Akzeptanz.

B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polar, bezogen auf die Pole

Meaning

relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character

Example

Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.

Pinguine leben in den Polarregionen der Erde.

B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

gesprächig

Meaning

fond of talking; speaking freely and at length

Example

My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.

Mein gesprächiger Nachbar liebt es, über alles zu plaudern.

B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

Begeisterter

Meaning

a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject

Example

He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.

Er ist ein Fußballenthusiast und sieht jedes Spiel.

B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

plötzlich

Meaning

suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

Example

Prices rose sharply after the announcement.

Die Preise stiegen plötzlich nach der Ankündigung.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

Ratsmitglied

Meaning

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

Example

The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.

Das Ratsmitglied veranstaltete eine öffentliche Sitzung, um lokale Themen zu besprechen.

B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

Unbehagen

Meaning

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

Example

She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.

Sie bewegte sich in ihrem Stuhl wegen des Unbehagens in ihrem Rücken.

B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

Hautfarbe

Meaning

the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face

Example

Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.

Ihre helle Haut strahlte wunderschön im Morgenlicht.

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

Traurigkeit; Kummer;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

Sein Herz war nach der Tragödie mit Traurigkeit erfüllt.

B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

nachfolgend

Meaning

Coming after something in time; following in time or order.

Example

Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.

Nachfolgende Ereignisse klärten die Ergebnisse.

B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

abschied

Meaning

an act of parting or of marking someone's departure

Example

The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.

Das Unternehmen organisierte eine Abschiedsparty für den in den Ruhestand gehenden Manager.

B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

kanone

Meaning

large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells

Example

The castle was defended by several large cannons.

Das Schloss wurde von mehreren großen Kanonen verteidigt.

B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

zeitlos

Meaning

Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.

Example

The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.

Die zeitlose Schönheit des Gemäldes hat Kunstliebhaber über Generationen hinweg fasziniert.

B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

jugendlich; voller Energie und Frische

Meaning

having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh

Example

Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.

Ihre jugendliche Energie beeindruckte alle bei der Arbeit.

B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

duft

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Example

The scent of roses filled the garden.

Der Duft der Rosen erfüllte den Garten.

B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

ein intensiver Blick; in eine bestimmte Richtung starr schauen

Meaning

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

Example

She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.

Sie traf seinen intensiven Blick über den vollen Raum hinweg und spürte, wie ihr Herz für einen Moment stehen blieb.

B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

Privatlehrer

Meaning

a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school

Example

The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.

Der Privatlehrer half dem Schüler, seine Mathematikfähigkeiten zu verbessern.

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

Relevanz

Meaning

the quality of being closely connected or appropriate

Example

The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.

Der Professor stellte die Relevanz des Beispiels für das Thema infrage.

B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

erdwurm

Meaning

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

Example

The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.

Der Gärtner war glücklich, viele Regenwürmer im Boden zu finden.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

unkoordiniert; ungeschickt

Meaning

lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement

Example

His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.

Seine Bewegungen waren unkoordiniert, was ihn anfällig für Unfälle machte.

B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

Ansammlung

Meaning

The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.

Example

The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.

Die Ansammlung von Staub beeinträchtigt die Effizienz von Haushaltsgeräten.

B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

streben

Meaning

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Example

She strives to be the best student in her class.

Sie strebt danach, die beste Schülerin in ihrer Klasse zu sein.

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

Anpassungsfähigkeit

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

Anpassungsfähigkeit an sich verändernde Umgebungen ist im Geschäftsleben entscheidend.

B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

Mäzen

Meaning

a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause

Example

The library is supported by generous patrons.

Die Bibliothek wird von großzügigen Mäzenen unterstützt.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

instabil

Meaning

not firm or stable; likely to change or fail

Example

She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.

Nach der langen Reise fühlte sie sich instabil.

B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

Vorsprechen

Meaning

A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.

Example

She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.

Sie hat für die Hauptrolle im Schulstück vorgesprochen.

B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

brennend; flammend

Meaning

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

Example

The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.

Die brennende Sonne machte den Tag extrem heiß.

B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

bewahren

Meaning

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

Example

We must conserve water during the dry season.

Wir müssen Wasser während der Trockenzeit sparen.

B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

Rost

Meaning

reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion

Example

The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.

Das alte Auto war nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung mit Rost bedeckt.

B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

sexuell

Meaning

in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings

Example

The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.

Der Film wurde für ein junges Publikum als zu sexuell explizit angesehen.

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

starr

Meaning

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

Example

The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.

Das Unternehmen hat einen starren Dresscode, dem alle Mitarbeiter folgen müssen.

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

Händler

Meaning

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

Example

The merchant sold spices from distant lands.

Der Händler verkaufte Gewürze aus fernen Ländern.

B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

Metallhalterung

Meaning

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

Example

The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.

Das Regal wurde von einer starken Metallhalterung gehalten.

B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

Theoretiker

Meaning

A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.

Example

The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.

Der politische Theoretiker erklärte die Auswirkungen der Demokratie auf soziale Strukturen.

B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

Beratung

Meaning

The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.

Example

Consultation was essential.

Die Beratung war wesentlich.

B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

Nichtverfügbarkeit

Meaning

The state of being not available or not accessible.

Example

The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.

Die Nichtverfügbarkeit des Managers verursachte eine Verzögerung im Projekt.

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 /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

Handwerker

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

Der Handwerker fertigte einen schönen Holzstuhl an.

B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

Die Institution war vollständig residenziell.

B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

mittelstufig

Meaning

Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.

Example

She is taking an intermediate-level French course.

Sie nimmt einen Französischkurs auf mittlerem Niveau.

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 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

stachelbeere

Meaning

a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush

Example

Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.

Stachelbeeren sind reich an Vitamin C und machen ausgezeichnete Marmelade.

B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

eine Spielkarte mit einem Bild eines Hofnarren, die als Jokerkarte verwendet wird; eine Person, die gerne Witze macht

Meaning

a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking

Example

He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.

Er benutzte die Jokerkarte, um seine gewinnende Hand im Pokerspiel zu vervollständigen.

B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

mahlen

Meaning

to crush into small particles; to work hard

Example

She grinds coffee beans every morning.

Sie mahlt jeden Morgen Kaffeebohnen.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

Beratung

Meaning

the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems

Example

She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.

Sie suchte Beratung, um Stress zu bewältigen.

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 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

locke; spirale

Meaning

a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape

Example

She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.

Sie hatte wunderschöne natürliche Locken, die ihr Gesicht perfekt umrahmten.

B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Slogan

Meaning

a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product

Example

The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.

Die Kampagne verwendete einen kraftvollen Slogan, um die Menschen zu inspirieren.

B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

Kühnheit; Wagemut

Meaning

willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior

Example

Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.

Ihre Kühnheit, das Problem anzugehen, beeindruckte alle.

B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

Signal

Meaning

A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.

Example

The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.

Der Schauspieler wartete auf sein Signal, bevor er die Bühne betrat.

B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

zange

Meaning

a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

Example

Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.

Benutze die Zange, um die heißen Fleischstücke vom Grill zu nehmen.

B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

steif; fest; hart

Meaning

not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm

Example

The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.

Das alte Holzbrett war zu steif, um es zu biegen.

B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

unwiderstehlich

Meaning

too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist

Example

The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.

Der Schokoladenkuchen war absolut unwiderstehlich.

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

unterstützend

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

Sie war während meiner schwierigen Zeiten sehr unterstützend.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

Berater

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

Example

She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.

Sie sprach mit einem Berater über ihre Karriere.

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 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

transplantieren

Meaning

to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another

Example

The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.

Die Ärzte transplantierten eine Niere in den Patienten.

B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

Schwierigkeit, Leiden

Meaning

severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress

Example

Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.

Trotz vieler Entbehrungen im Krieg blieb die Familie vereint und voller Hoffnung.

B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

verbündet; assoziiert; verbunden

Meaning

joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected

Example

The allied forces worked together during the war.

Die alliierten Truppen arbeiteten während des Krieges zusammen.

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

Seminar

Meaning

A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.

Example

The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.

Der Professor lud alle Studenten ein, am Seminar über den Klimawandel teilzunehmen.

B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

in der Zwischenzeit

Meaning

during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens

Example

The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.

Das Essen wird in einer Stunde fertig sein; in der Zwischenzeit können wir fernsehen.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

veränderbar; unbeständig

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

Das Wetter ist im Frühling sehr wechselhaft.

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 /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

psychiatrie

Meaning

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

Example

She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.

Sie entschied sich, Psychiatrie zu studieren, um Menschen mit psychischen Gesundheitsproblemen zu helfen.

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 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

versendet

Meaning

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

Example

A team was dispatched quickly.

Ein Team wurde schnell versendet.

B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

Hündin;

Meaning

a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)

Example

The bitch gave birth to five puppies.

Die Hündin gebar fünf Welpen.

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

Rang

Meaning

A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.

Example

She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.

Sie stieg schnell in der Firma auf und erreichte einen höheren Rang.

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 /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

Pandemie

Meaning

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

Example

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.

Die COVID-19-Pandemie hat die Welt dramatisch verändert.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

Kommentator

Meaning

a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio

Example

The commentator described the football match in detail.

Der Kommentator beschrieb das Fußballspiel im Detail.

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

Marker, Markierstift

Meaning

an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing

Example

He used a red marker to underline the important points.

Er benutzte einen roten Marker, um die wichtigen Punkte zu unterstreichen.

B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

Flüssigkeit

Meaning

The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.

Example

She speaks English with remarkable fluency.

Sie spricht Englisch mit bemerkenswerter Flüssigkeit.

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

ausüben

Meaning

to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort

Example

He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.

Er setzte all seine Kraft ein, um die schwere Kiste zu heben.

B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

visualisieren

Meaning

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

Example

She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.

Sie versuchte, ihren Erfolg vor der großen Präsentation zu visualisieren.

B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

schmuggeln

Meaning

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

Example

The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.

Die Bande versuchte, Gold über die Grenze zu schmuggeln.

B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

Klassifikation

Meaning

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.

Die Klassifikation von Tieren hilft, ihre Biologie zu verstehen.

B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

Spiele zur Bestimmung des Champions

Meaning

a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams

Example

The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.

Das Team qualifizierte sich für die Playoffs nach einer starken Saison.

B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

vorzeitig

Meaning

Happening or done before the usual or proper time.

Example

His decision to quit the job was premature.

Seine Entscheidung, den Job zu kündigen, war vorzeitig.

B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

Orchester

Meaning

a large group of musicians playing different instruments together

Example

The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.

Das Orchester hat beim Konzert wunderschön gespielt.

B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

erschrecken

Meaning

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

Example

The loud thunder terrified the children.

Der laute Donner hat die Kinder erschreckt.

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

Outfit

Meaning

A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.

Example

She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.

Sie trug ein schönes Outfit zur Party.

B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

leck; loch

Meaning

a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally

Example

There is a leak in the water pipe.

Es gibt ein Leck im Wasserrohr.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

unterliegend

Meaning

basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something

Example

The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.

Der zugrunde liegende Grund für den Konflikt wurde nie angesprochen.

B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

weglassen

Meaning

to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something

Example

Please don't omit any important details from your report.

Bitte lassen Sie keine wichtigen Details in Ihrem Bericht aus.

B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

Hummer

Meaning

a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell

Example

The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.

Der Hummer wurde mit geschmolzener Butter und Zitrone serviert.

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

Psychologie

Meaning

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Example

Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.

Psychologie hilft uns zu verstehen, wie Menschen denken und handeln.

B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

kitzeln

Meaning

to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please

Example

The feather tickles when it touches your skin.

Die Feder kitzelt, wenn sie deine Haut berührt.

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 ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

Autonomie

Meaning

The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

Autonomie war eine Hauptforderung.

B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

Wartung

Meaning

The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.

Example

Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.

Regelmaessige Wartung erhoeht die Lebensdauer von Maschinen.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

unqualifiziert; unzulänglich;

Meaning

not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute

Example

He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.

Er war für die Ingenieurposition aufgrund mangelnder Erfahrung unqualifiziert.

B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

besitzen / haben

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

Sie besitzt großes Talent in der Musik.

B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

konditionell; bedingt

Meaning

dependent on certain conditions; not absolute

Example

The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.

Das Jobangebot ist konditional abhängig vom Bestehen der Hintergrundüberprüfung.

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

kaum; kaum möglich; nur gerade

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

Ich konnte meinen Augen kaum trauen.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

Störung

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

Die Proteste endeten in einer Störung, als die Menge gewalttätig wurde.

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

begreifen, schwanger werden

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

Es ist schwer vorzustellen, wie eine solche Idee erfolgreich sein könnte.

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

ahnenreihe

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

Er ist stolz auf seine königliche Ahnenreihe.

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

Abschaffung

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

Die Abschaffung der Sklaverei war ein wichtiger Meilenstein in der Geschichte der Menschenrechte.

B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

Laterne

Meaning

a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors

Example

We carried a lantern during our camping trip.

Wir trugen während unserer Campingreise eine Laterne.

B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

erstaunen

Meaning

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

Example

The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

Der letzte Trick des Zauberers erstaunte das ganze Publikum.

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

Tugend; Moralität; nützliche Qualität

Meaning

behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing

Example

Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.

Ehrlichkeit wird in vielen Kulturen als höchste Tugend betrachtet.

B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

Optimismus

Meaning

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

Example

Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.

Ihr Optimismus half ihr, schwierige Zeiten zu überstehen.

B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

Vororte der Stadt

Meaning

The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.

Example

They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.

Sie zogen in die Vororte der Stadt für ein ruhigeres Leben.

B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

Unterkunft; Quartiere; Militärunterkunft

Meaning

living accommodation; lodgings; military housing

Example

The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.

Die Soldaten kehrten nach ihrem Training in ihre Quartiere zurück.

B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

Slang; umgangssprachliche Sprache

Meaning

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

Example

The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.

Die Teenager benutzten Slang, den ihre Eltern nicht verstehen konnten.

B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

errichten

Meaning

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

Example

The workers were erecting a new building downtown.

Die Arbeiter errichteten ein neues Gebäude in der Innenstadt.

B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

Einwanderung

Meaning

the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

Immigration policies vary from country to country.

Die Immigrationspolitik variiert von Land zu Land.

B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

Invasion

Meaning

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

Example

The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.

Die Armee bereitete sich auf die Möglichkeit einer Invasion vor.

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

Kleidungsstück

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

Sie kaufte ein neues Kleidungsstück für die Party.

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 /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

rentabel

Meaning

yielding profit or financial gain

Example

The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.

Das Unternehmen ist nach der Umsetzung der neuen Strategie hochgradig rentabel geworden.

B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

zurücktreten

Meaning

Voluntarily leave a job or other position.

Example

Ministers were forced to resign.

Die Minister wurden gezwungen, zurückzutreten.

B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

eine Person, die schläft; etwas, das unerwartet erfolgreich ist

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

Example

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

Der Film stellte sich als unerwarteter Erfolg heraus.