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 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

Blumenvase

Meaning

a decorative container used to hold cut flowers

Example

She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.

Sie stellte wunderschöne Rosen in die Blumenvase auf dem Tisch.

B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

Skala / Größe anpassen

Meaning

A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.

Example

The company plans to scale its operations globally.

Das Unternehmen plant, seine Operationen global zu skalieren.

B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

praktisch; fast; fast

Meaning

in a practical manner; almost; nearly

Example

The project is practically finished.

Das Projekt ist fast fertig.

B1 adjective /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Visible

sichtbar; klar; offensichtlich

Meaning

able to be seen; noticeable; apparent

Example

The mountain peak was clearly visible from our hotel room.

Der Gipfel des Berges war von unserem Hotelzimmer aus deutlich sichtbar.

B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

Stier

Meaning

a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man

Example

The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.

Der Stier stürmte über das Feld in Richtung der roten Flagge.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

ungenutzt; ungebraucht

Meaning

not being used; not having been used before

Example

There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.

Es gibt viele ungenutzte Räume in diesem alten Herrenhaus.

B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

Schmelzen

Meaning

the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender

Example

The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.

Das Eis schmilzt schnell unter der heißen Sonne.

B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

Gefallen

Meaning

An act of kindness or approval.

Example

She asked him for a small favor.

Sie bat ihn um einen kleinen Gefallen.

B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

anzeigen

Meaning

to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of

Example

The red light indicates that you should stop.

Das rote Licht zeigt an, dass du anhalten solltest.

B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

Gelegenheiten

Meaning

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.

Example

Opportunities for jobs decreased.

Die Gelegenheiten für Jobs nahmen ab.

B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

gebäck

Meaning

a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory

Example

I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.

Ich habe eine Schachtel frische Gebäck für das Frühstück gekauft.

B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

kleben

Meaning

to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive

Example

I paste the picture into my scrapbook.

Ich klebe das Bild in mein Scrapbook.

B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

realistisch

Meaning

having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected

Example

She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.

Sie gab eine realistische Schätzung der Projektkosten ab.

B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

ähnlich; auf die gleiche Weise

Meaning

similar in appearance or nature; in the same way

Example

The two sisters look very much alike.

Die beiden Schwestern sehen sich sehr ähnlich.

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

heilig; Gott oder religiösen Zwecken geweiht; moralisch und spirituell ausgezeichnet

Meaning

sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent

Example

The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.

Der heilige Schrein zieht jedes Jahr Tausende von Pilgern an.

B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

Geduld

Meaning

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

Example

Patience is essential when chasing big goals.

Geduld ist entscheidend, wenn man große Ziele verfolgt.

B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

Übertritt, Tod

Meaning

the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life

Example

The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.

Der Tod des Führers war ein großer Verlust für die Nation.

B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

scharf

Meaning

having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices

Example

This curry is too spicy for me to eat.

Dieses Curry ist zu scharf für mich zum Essen.

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

Anweisungen

Meaning

Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.

Example

Please follow the instructions on the box.

Bitte folgen Sie den Anweisungen auf der Box.

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

verbessert

Meaning

made better or enhanced in quality or condition

Example

Her health has significantly improved since last month.

Ihre Gesundheit hat sich seit letztem Monat erheblich verbessert.

B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

klassisch, herausragend

Meaning

Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

Example

That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.

Dieser Film ist ein klassisches Beispiel für 90er-Jahre-Comedy.

B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

Lamm

Meaning

a young sheep; meat from a young sheep

Example

The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.

Das kleine Lamm folgte seiner Mutter überall.

B1 noun /twɪst/

Twist

Drehung; Wendung; Biegung;

Meaning

a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance

Example

The story had an unexpected twist at the end.

Die Geschichte hatte am Ende eine unerwartete Wendung.

B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

ins Ausland

Meaning

in or to a foreign country across the sea

Example

He went overseas for higher education.

Er ging ins Ausland für höhere Bildung.

B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

Haushaltsgeräte

Meaning

Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.

Example

Modern home appliances enhance convenience.

Moderne Haushaltsgeräte erhöhen den Komfort.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfeər/

Unfair

ungerecht; unlauter;

Meaning

not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others

Example

It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.

Es ist unfair, sie für etwas verantwortlich zu machen, das sie nicht getan hat.

B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

Durchgang/enge Straße; Abschnitt/Zitat; Prozess des Übergangs von einem Zustand oder Ort zum anderen

Meaning

a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another

Example

The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.

Der enge Durchgang führte vom Innenhof zur Bibliothek.

B1 noun ˈplænɪŋ

planning

Planung

Meaning

The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government authority.

Example

Effective planning ensures better waste management.

Eine effektive Planung gewährleistet eine bessere Abfallwirtschaft.

B1 noun /tiːn/

teen

Teenager

Meaning

a person aged between 13 and 19 years.

Example

He's a teenager who loves sports.

Er ist ein Teenager, der Sport liebt.

B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

Episode

Meaning

An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.

Example

The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.

Die letzte Episode des Dramas wurde von Millionen gesehen.

B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

Erfindung

Meaning

The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.

Example

The invention revolutionized communication.

Die Erfindung revolutionierte die Kommunikation.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

Unpleasant

unangenehm

Meaning

not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable

Example

The medicine had an unpleasant taste.

Das Medikament hatte einen unangenehmen Geschmack.

B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

fähig; kompetent

Meaning

having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent

Example

She is capable of handling complex problems.

Sie ist in der Lage, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.

B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

Status

Meaning

the social or professional position or condition of someone or something

Example

His social status improved after the promotion.

Sein sozialer Status verbesserte sich nach der Beförderung.

B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

Präsenz

Meaning

The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.

Example

His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.

Seine Präsenz in der Besprechung ließ alle sich wohl fühlen.

B1 adverb /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

unusually

ungewöhnlich

Meaning

in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree

Example

It was unusually cold for this time of year.

Für diese Jahreszeit war es ungewöhnlich kalt.

B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

künstlich

Meaning

Made by humans; not occurring naturally

Example

Artificial systems are transforming industries.

Künstliche Systeme transformieren Industrien.

B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

Rat

Meaning

an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters

Example

The city council voted to improve public transportation.

Der Stadtrat hat für die Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs gestimmt.

B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

ehrgeizig

Meaning

having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring

Example

She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.

Sie ist ehrgeizig und arbeitet hart, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen.

B1 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

informell; entspannt; locker

Meaning

relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual

Example

The meeting was informal and relaxed.

Das Treffen war informell und entspannt.

B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

Leistung

Meaning

Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.

Example

Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.

Der Abschluss der Universität war ihre größte Leistung.

B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

bestehen

Meaning

to demand firmly; to state persistently

Example

He insisted on paying the bill.

Er bestand darauf, die Rechnung zu bezahlen.

B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

weltweit

Meaning

extending or reaching throughout the whole world

Example

The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.

Das Unternehmen hat weltweit Anerkennung für seine Produkte erlangt.

B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

Oberfläche; obere Schicht

Meaning

the outside part or uppermost layer of something

Example

The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.

Das U-Boot tauchte an die Oberfläche des Ozeans auf.

B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

Ingwer

Meaning

a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself

Example

The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.

Der Koch fügte frischen Ingwer zum Wok hinzu, um den Geschmack und das Aroma zu verstärken.

B1 noun /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/

kilometer

Kilometer

Meaning

a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters

Example

The village is about five kilometers away from the town.

Das Dorf ist etwa fünf Kilometer von der Stadt entfernt.

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

großzügig

Meaning

willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving

Example

She is very generous with her time and money.

Sie ist sehr großzügig mit ihrer Zeit und ihrem Geld.

B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

Diagramm

Meaning

a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram

Example

The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.

Der Lehrer benutzte ein Diagramm, um die Statistiken zu erklären.

B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

praktisch; bequem; geeignet;

Meaning

fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical

Example

The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.

Das neue Einkaufszentrum ist sehr praktisch für unsere Familie.

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 adjective /ɪˈnɔː.məs/

Enormous

enorm; riesig; kolossal

Meaning

very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge

Example

The elephant was enormous and weighed several tons.

Der Elefant war enorm und wog mehrere Tonnen.

B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

Kamm

Meaning

a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair

Example

She used a comb to style her hair before the party.

Sie benutzte einen Kamm, um ihre Haare vor der Party zu stylen.

B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

Bestätigung

Meaning

the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed

Example

She received a confirmation email for her appointment.

Sie erhielt eine Bestätigungs-E-Mail für ihren Termin.

B1 noun roʊps

ropes

Seile

Meaning

A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.

Example

The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load.

Die Seile waren fest gebunden, um die schwere Last zu heben.

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

Vorort

Meaning

a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city

Example

They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.

Sie zogen in einen ruhigen Vorort, um ihre Kinder fernab des Stadtlärms zu erziehen.

B1 noun fʌnd

fund

Fonds

Meaning

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

Example

The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.

Die Regierung hat einen Fonds für Katastrophenhilfe bereitgestellt.

B1 adjective /ˈiːvəl/

evil

böse

Meaning

Profoundly immoral and wicked.

Example

They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil.

Sie glaubten, der Bösewicht sei die Verkörperung des Bösen.

B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

abprallen

Meaning

to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.

Example

The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.

Der Ball prallte von der Wand ab und traf das Fenster.

B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

Beruf

Meaning

a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill

Example

Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.

Lehren ist ein edler Beruf, der die zukünftigen Generationen formt.

B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

konstant

Meaning

Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.

Example

Consistent performance leads to success.

Konstante Leistung führt zum Erfolg.

B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

imperium

Meaning

a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government

Example

The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.

Das Römische Imperium dauerte Jahrhunderte.

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 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

entwickeln

Meaning

the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced

Example

She is developing new skills in programming.

Sie entwickelt neue Fähigkeiten in der Programmierung.

B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

wörtlich

Meaning

in a literal manner or sense; exactly

Example

He was literally running for three hours without stopping.

Er lief buchstäblich drei Stunden ohne anzuhalten.

B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

tempo

Meaning

the speed at which something happens or is done

Example

She walked at a slow pace.

Sie ging in langsamem Tempo.

B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

kombination / mischung

Meaning

The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.

Example

This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.

Dieses Gericht ist eine perfekte Kombination aus süßen und scharfen Aromen.

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

Sprichwort

Meaning

a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb

Example

There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.

Es gibt ein altes Sprichwort, das sagt, dass Übung den Meister macht.

B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

elend; unglücklich; leidensverursachend

Meaning

very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering

Example

He felt miserable after losing his job.

Er fühlte sich elend, nachdem er seinen Job verloren hatte.

B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

Potenzial

Meaning

Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

Example

The potential for innovation is immense.

Das Potenzial für Innovation ist immens.

B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

Verbraucher

Meaning

A person who buys and uses goods and services.

Example

The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.

Das Unternehmen konzentriert sich darauf, die Bedürfnisse der Verbraucher zu verstehen.

B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

assoziiert

Meaning

connected or related to something or someone

Example

She is closely associated with environmental movements.

Sie ist eng mit Umweltbewegungen assoziiert.

B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

Muster / Design

Meaning

A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.

Example

The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.

Das Kleid hatte ein schönes florales Muster.

B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

besonders

Meaning

to a higher degree than is usual or expected

Example

She is particularly fond of Italian food.

Sie ist besonders an italienischem Essen interessiert.

B1 noun /ˈel.boʊ/

Elbow

Ellenbogen

Meaning

the joint between the forearm and the upper arm

Example

He hurt his elbow while playing tennis.

Er hat sich den Ellenbogen beim Tennisspielen verletzt.

B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

detailliert

Meaning

Having many details; very thorough.

Example

The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.

Der Bericht lieferte eine detaillierte Analyse der Situation.

B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

permanent

Meaning

in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever

Example

She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.

Sie zog nach dem Studium dauerhaft in die Stadt.

B1 noun riˈækʃən

reaction

Reaktion

Meaning

An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.

Example

The arrests triggered a reaction.

Die Verhaftungen lösten eine Reaktion aus.

B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

heilen

Meaning

to cure; to become healthy again

Example

Time will heal all wounds.

Die Zeit wird alle Wunden heilen.

B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

greifen

Meaning

To seize something quickly and firmly.

Example

He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.

Er versuchte, den Ball zu greifen, bevor er wegrollte.

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 /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

Gepäck; persönliche Gegenstände;

Meaning

suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior

Example

Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.

Bitte holen Sie Ihr Gepäck vom Gepäckband am Flughafen ab.

B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

unimportant

unwichtig

Meaning

not having much value, significance, or influence

Example

The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue.

Das Detail schien im Vergleich zum Hauptproblem unwichtig zu sein.

B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

Abfahrt

Meaning

the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course

Example

The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.

Die Abfahrt des Zuges wurde wegen technischer Probleme um dreißig Minuten verzögert.

B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

Lebensstil

Meaning

The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.

Example

A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.

Ein gesunder Lebensstil umfasst regelmäßige Bewegung und eine ausgewogene Ernährung.

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 ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

Politik

Meaning

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.

Example

Effective policies drive national development.

Effektive Politiken treiben die nationale Entwicklung voran.

B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

Entdeckungen

Meaning

The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.

Example

His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.

Seine Entdeckungen revolutionierten mehrere Bereiche.

B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

talentiert

Meaning

having a natural ability or skill in a particular area

Example

She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.

Sie ist eine talentierte Musikerin, die mehrere Instrumente spielt.

B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

Strauß; Bündel; Traube

Meaning

a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together

Example

She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.

Sie pflückte einen Strauß Blumen aus dem Garten für ihre Mutter.

B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

Glück

Meaning

an injury to the body or to harm someone

Example

He received a deep wound on his arm.

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

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 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

Sweatshirt

Meaning

A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.

Example

He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.

Er trug beim Joggen im Park ein graues Sweatshirt.

B1 noun /ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

citizens

Bürger

Meaning

A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.

Example

Citizens must follow pollution regulations.

Bürger müssen die Vorschriften zur Luftverschmutzung einhalten.

B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

Verteidigung; Schutz

Meaning

the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support

Example

The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.

Das Land verstärkte sein Verteidigungssystem gegen potenzielle Bedrohungen.

B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

Investition

Meaning

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

Example

Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.

Investitionen in Abfallmanagementinfrastruktur sind unerlässlich.

B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

gefährlich

Meaning

in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily

Example

He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.

Er fuhr gefährlich schnell auf der Autobahn.

B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

Kilogramm

Meaning

the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams

Example

The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.

Der Reissack wiegt fünf Kilogramm.

B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

Augenbraue

Meaning

the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket

Example

She raised her eyebrow in surprise.

Sie zog ihre Augenbraue in Überraschung hoch.

B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

überspringen

Meaning

to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly

Example

He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.

Er entschied sich, das Frühstück zu überspringen und direkt zur Arbeit zu gehen.

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

obdachlos

Meaning

Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.

Example

The organization helps homeless people find shelter.

Die Organisation hilft obdachlosen Menschen, ein Dach zu finden.

B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

Leute

Meaning

people in general, often referring to a group or community

Example

Country folk often live a simple life.

Landbewohner führen oft ein einfaches Leben.

B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

fairerweise; mäßig; vernünftig

Meaning

in a just manner; moderately; reasonably

Example

The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.

Der Test war ziemlich einfach, aber einige Fragen waren herausfordernd.

B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

Leider

Meaning

used to express regret or disappointment about something

Example

Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.

Leider war das Wetter schlecht fur unser Picknick.

B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

fest; stabil; stark; unnachgiebig

Meaning

solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure

Example

She has a firm grip on the rope.

Sie hat einen festen Griff an dem Seil.

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 /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 /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

Luxus

Meaning

the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain

Example

They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.

Sie genossen den Luxus eines Fünf-Sterne-Hotels.

B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

Druck

Meaning

the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension

Example

The pressure of the situation made him nervous.

Der Druck der Situation machte ihn nervös.

B1 noun /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

Judgement

Urteil; Entscheidung

Meaning

the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court

Example

The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts.

Das Urteil der Jury basierte auf einer sorgfältigen Überlegung aller Fakten.

B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

pfeifen

Meaning

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth

Example

He likes to whistle while working.

Er pfeift gern, während er arbeitet.

B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

Konferenz

Meaning

A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.

Example

The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.

Die Klimakonferenz betonte erneuerbare Energie.

B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

anstarren

Meaning

to look at something with a fixed gaze

Example

She stared at the painting for hours.

Sie starrte stundenlang auf das Gemälde.

B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Autorität

Meaning

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.

Example

Regional authority was emphasized.

Die regionale Autorität wurde betont.