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B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

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

technique

Technik
Meaning
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
Example
She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.
Sie hat eine neue Atemtechnik im Yoga-Kurs gelernt.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

Sonnenuntergang
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
Der romantische Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel in goldenen Farben.
B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

einheimisch
Meaning
Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.
Example
He is a native speaker of Bengali.
Er ist ein Muttersprachler des Bengalischen.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

gegeben
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
Es ist eine gegebene Tatsache, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

Biegung; Kurve
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
Es gibt eine scharfe Kurve im Fluss voraus.
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 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

zärtlich; fürsorglich; Liebe und Wärme zeigend
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
Sie ist eine liebevolle Mutter, die sich tief um ihre Kinder kümmert.
B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

etabliert
Meaning
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.
Example
Democracy was established under strong leadership.
Die Demokratie wurde unter starker Führung etabliert.
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

Chemie
Meaning
the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people
Example
They have great chemistry and work well together.
Sie haben eine großartige Chemie und arbeiten gut zusammen.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
Der Autor verbrachte drei Jahre mit dem Schreiben ihres Bestsellers.
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

Freiwilliger
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
Viele Freiwillige halfen dabei, Obdachlosen Essen zu verteilen.
B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

Konzept
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
Das Konzept, zwei Hasen zu jagen, lehrt Fokus.
B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

aufrichtig
Meaning
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
Example
I sincerely hope you recover soon.
Ich hoffe aufrichtig, dass Sie sich bald erholen.
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

Armut; Mangel an grundlegenden Bedürfnissen
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
Viele Organisationen arbeiten daran, die Armut weltweit zu verringern.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

Keller
Meaning
the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level
Example
We store old furniture in the basement.
Wir lagern alte Möbel im Keller.
B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

Werkzeugsatz
Meaning
a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose
Example
He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.
Er kaufte ein Erste-Hilfe-Set für Notfälle.
B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

Glück
Meaning
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Example
He persuaded his friend to join the club.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

überprüfen
Meaning
to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation
Example
I need to review my notes before the exam.
Ich muss meine Notizen vor der Prüfung überprüfen.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

dringend
Meaning
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
Example
The patient needs urgent medical attention.
Der Patient benötigt dringend medizinische Aufmerksamkeit.
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

Spatz
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
Der Spatz zwitscherte fröhlich vom Ast des Baumes.
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

Raupe
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
Die Raupe fraß alle Blätter der Pflanze.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/

incredible

unglaublich
Meaning
so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was incredible.
Der Ausblick vom Berg war unglaublich.
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 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

kombiniert
Meaning
formed by bringing together separate parts or elements
Example
The combined effort of the team led to success.
Der kombinierte Einsatz des Teams führte zum Erfolg.
B1 verb /leɪ/

lay

legen
Meaning
to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully
Example
Please lay the book on the table.
Bitte legen Sie das Buch auf den Tisch.
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

mehrere; vielfach; verschieden
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
Sie erlitt mehrere Verletzungen bei dem Unfall.
B1 noun /kruː/

crew

Besatzung
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
Die Besatzung des Schiffes arbeitete unermüdlich während des Sturms.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

beeindruckend
Meaning
striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress
Example
Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.
Ihre beeindruckende Darbietung brachte ihr eine Standing Ovation.
B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

psychisch
Meaning
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Example
She has strong mental health and resilience.
Sie hat eine starke psychische Gesundheit und Resilienz.
B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

Regeln und Vorschriften
Meaning
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
Example
Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.
Regeln und Vorschriften allein können Einstellungen nicht ändern.
B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

Kante; schneidender Rand
Meaning
the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade
Example
Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.
Sei vorsichtig, dass du dich nicht an der scharfen Kante des Messers schneidest.
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

pflaume
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
Die lila pflaume war saftig und lecker.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒel.əs/

Jealous

eifersüchtig; neidisch; besitzergreifend von jemandes Aufmerksamkeit oder Zuneigung
Meaning
feeling envious or resentful; possessive of someone's attention or affection
Example
She felt jealous when her friend got promoted.
Sie fühlte sich eifersüchtig, als ihre Freundin befördert wurde.
B1 noun /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

residenz
Meaning
a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling
Example
He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.
Er ist kürzlich in eine neue Residenz in der Nähe des Stadtzentrums gezogen.
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

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

Roughly

ungefähr; auf eine grobe oder gewalttätige Weise
Meaning
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
Example
The project will take roughly three months to complete.
Das Projekt wird ungefähr drei Monate dauern, um abgeschlossen zu werden.
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

Waffe
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
Die Polizei fand eine gefährliche Waffe am Tatort.
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

verlassen auf
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
Ich verlasse mich auf meine Freunde für Unterstützung.
B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

Arbeitslosigkeit
Meaning
the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work
Example
The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.
Die Arbeitslosenquote ist in diesem Jahr erheblich gestiegen.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

unerwünscht
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
Er fühlte sich wie ein unerwünschter Gast bei der Besprechung.
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

versteckt; geheim; unsichtbar
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
Es gab eine versteckte Kamera im Raum.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

Programmierung
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
Er lernt seit mehreren Monaten Programmierung.
B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

schlagen
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
Der Blitz schlägt das hohe Gebäude während des Sturms.
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Ausgaben
Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
Ihre Ausgaben für Kleidung waren höher als erwartet.
B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

Signal
Meaning
a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction
Example
The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.
Das Verkehrssignal wurde rot, also hielten wir an.
B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

Funktion
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
Die Hauptfunktion des Herzens ist es, Blut zu pumpen.
B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

kleiner Lkw mit offener Ladefläche; die Handlung des Sammelns oder Verbesserns von etwas
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
Das Unternehmen hat eine Abholung für die zurückgegebenen Waren geplant.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

Sonnenlicht
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
Sonnenlicht erreicht nicht die abyssalen Tiefen des Ozeans.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

Erklärung
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
Der CEO gab eine Erklärung zu den zukünftigen Plänen des Unternehmens ab.
B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

Adjektiv
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state
Example
The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.
Das Adjektiv gibt mehr Informationen zum Nomen.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

Abschnitt
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
Dieser Abschnitt des Berichts benötigt eine weitere Überprüfung.
B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

handeln
Meaning
to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal
Example
She likes to bargain at the local market.
Sie mag es, auf dem lokalen Markt zu feilschen.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

krank; unwohl
Meaning
not in good health; feeling sick or ill
Example
She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.
Sie fühlt sich seit gestern schlecht.
B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

verbrauchen
Meaning
Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
Example
An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.
Eine Person verbraucht jährlich etwa 20 kg Plastik.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

wunderbar; erstaunlich; großartig
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder
Example
The view from the mountain was marvellous.
Die Aussicht vom Berg war wunderbar.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

unter; unterhalb
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
Der Schatz liegt unter dem alten Baum.
B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

Chemiker; Apotheker
Meaning
a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines
Example
The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.
Der Chemiker analysierte die Probe, um ihre Zusammensetzung zu bestimmen.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

Glück
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

selbstbewusst; sicher; überzeugt
Meaning
self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities
Example
She felt confident about her performance in the exam.
Sie fühlte sich sicher in ihrer Leistung bei der Prüfung.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

Verband
Meaning
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
Example
The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.
Die Krankenschwester legte einen Verband an seinen verletzten Arm.
B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

Berater
Meaning
a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role
Example
He works as a financial adviser at a bank.
Er arbeitet als Finanzberater in einer Bank.
B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

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

division

Abteilung
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
Das Unternehmen hat eine separate Abteilung für Forschung und Entwicklung.
B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

Gans
Meaning
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
Example
The goose swam gracefully across the pond.
Die Gans schwamm anmutig über den Teich.
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 /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

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

currently

derzeit
Meaning
at the present time; now
Example
He is currently working on a new project.
Er arbeitet derzeit an einem neuen Projekt.
B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

historisch
Meaning
Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.
Example
Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.
Der Tag des Sieges ist ein historischer Moment für Bangladesch.
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

elegant
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
Sie trug ein elegantes Kleid zur Party.
B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

Eindruck, Konzept
Meaning
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
The book gave me a good first impression.
Das Buch hinterließ bei mir einen guten ersten Eindruck.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

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

existing

bestehend
Meaning
In existence; present; current.
Example
The commission reviews existing provisions.
Die Kommission prüft bestehende Bestimmungen.
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

kampf
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
Der Kampf um die Unabhängigkeit vereinte die Nation.
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

liebend
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
Sie ist liebend für Malerei und verbringt Stunden vor ihrer Leinwand.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

Unterkunft
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Die Wanderer fanden während des starken Regens Unterkunft in einer Höhle.
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

organisiert
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
Ein gut organisierter Ansatz bei der Arbeit erhöht die Produktivität und reduziert Stress.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

medaille
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Sie gewann eine Goldmedaille im 100-Meter-Rennen.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

erheblich
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
Das Projekt erforderte eine erhebliche Menge an Zeit und Geld.
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

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

temporary

vorübergehend
Meaning
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Example
She found a temporary job during the summer break.
Sie fand einen temporären Job während der Sommerferien.
B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

erreichen
Meaning
to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result
Example
She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
Sie hat hart gearbeitet, um ihren Traum zu verwirklichen, Ärztin zu werden.
B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

erhöht
Meaning
became greater in size, amount, or degree
Example
The company's revenue increased last year.
Der Umsatz des Unternehmens ist im letzten Jahr gestiegen.
B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

vorbereitet
Meaning
made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand
Example
She was fully prepared for the final exam.
Sie war gut auf die Abschlussprüfung vorbereitet.
B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

Eichhörnchen
Meaning
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
Example
The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.
Das Eichhörnchen sammelte Nüsse für den Winter.
B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

geeignet
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
Dieses Kleid ist für die Hochzeit geeignet.
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

ankündigung
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
Der Direktor machte eine wichtige Ankündigung über den neuen Zeitplan.
B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

Glück
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

Kompliment
Meaning
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
Example
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
Sie komplimentierte ihn für seine ausgezeichnete Präsentation.
B1 adjective /rɔː/

Raw

roh; nicht verarbeitet; im natürlichen Zustand; unerfahren
Meaning
uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced
Example
The chef prefers to use raw vegetables in his salads.
Der Koch bevorzugt es, rohe Gemüse in seinen Salaten zu verwenden.
B1 noun ˈɪn.də.stri

industry

Industrie
Meaning
Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.
Example
The industry focuses on luxury experiences.
Die Industrie konzentriert sich auf Luxus-Erlebnisse.
B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

so
Meaning
as a result or consequence of something previously stated
Example
He was late, thus he missed the meeting.
Er kam zu spät, so hat er das Treffen verpasst.
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

spezifisch
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
Mach einen spezifischen Plan, um die Aufschieberei zu überwinden.
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

schwimmen
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
Das Boot begann, sanft den Fluss hinunter zu schwimmen.
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

Eigentum; Immobilie; Grundstueck; Eigenschaft
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
Sie kauften eine schoene Immobilie auf dem Land.
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

Glück
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

nach unten
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
Der Ball rollte die Piste nach unten.
B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

stolz
Meaning
in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement
Example
She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.
Sie zeigte stolz ihre Erfolge ihrer Familie.
B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

Generationen
Meaning
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Example
The family tree spans several generations.
Der Stammbaum erstreckt sich über mehrere Generationen.
B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

erholen
Meaning
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.
Example
The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.
Die Welt kämpft darum, sich von der Pandemie zu erholen.
B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment

Behandlung
Meaning
medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something
Example
The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.
Der Arzt empfahl eine neue Behandlung für ihren Zustand.
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

violette Farbe
Meaning
of a bluish-purple color
Example
She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes violettes Kleid zur Party.
B1 verb /kræk/

crack

Glück
Meaning
To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.
Example
The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

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

puzzle

rätsel
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
Das Mathematikproblem wird selbst die Experten verwirren.
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

kategorie
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
Bücher sind in der Bibliothek nach Kategorien geordnet.
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

Kindergarten
Meaning
a room or place where young children are cared for
Example
She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.
Sie arbeitet in einem Kindergarten und kümmert sich um Kleinkinder.
B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

Waffen
Meaning
weapons and ammunition; firearms
Example
The soldiers carried their arms into battle.
Die Soldaten nahmen ihre Waffen in die Schlacht.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

Backpulver
Meaning
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods
Example
The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.
Das Rezept erfordert zwei Teelöffel Backpulver.
B1 adjective /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Religious

religiös; fromm; geistlich; religiös bezogen;
Meaning
relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;
Example
He comes from a very religious family.
Er kommt aus einer sehr religiösen Familie.
B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

Redakteur
Meaning
a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book
Example
The editor approved the article before publication.
Der Redakteur genehmigte den Artikel vor der Veröffentlichung.
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

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

blond

blond
Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
Sie hat lange blonde Haare, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
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 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

zunehmend
Meaning
more and more over time
Example
People are increasingly concerned about climate change.
Die Menschen sind zunehmend besorgt über den Klimawandel.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

Fotokopie
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
Bitte fertigen Sie vor dem Meeting eine Fotokopie dieser Dokumente an.
B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

Drucker
Meaning
a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents
Example
The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.
Der Drucker lieferte die Hochzeitskarten rechtzeitig.
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 /ʃɒk/

shock

Schock
Meaning
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Example
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
Die Nachricht von seiner plötzlichen Abreise war ein Schock für alle.