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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 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

geräumig; weit
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
Das Haus hat ein geräumiges Wohnzimmer mit hohen Decken.
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

rollholz
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
Roll den Teig flach mit einem Rollholz.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

geschmacklos
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
Die Suppe war völlig geschmacklos und brauchte mehr Gewürze.
B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

impfen
Meaning
to give a vaccine to protect against a disease
Example
Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.
Kinder werden in der Regel vor dem Schulbeginn geimpft.
B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

Zuflucht
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
Die Dorfbewohner suchten während des Sturms Zuflucht im Tempel.
B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

Einrichtung
Meaning
An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.
Example
The restaurant is a new establishment in town.
Das Restaurant ist eine neue Einrichtung in der Stadt.
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

streben
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
Viele Studenten streben danach, im Ausland zu studieren.
B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

Gleichung
Meaning
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
Example
He solved the equation to find the value of x.
Er löste die Gleichung, um den Wert von x zu finden.
B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

tolerieren
Meaning
to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist
Example
I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.
Ich kann so ein unhöfliches Verhalten in meinem Klassenzimmer nicht tolerieren.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

eine Person oder Sache, die etwas startet; der erste Gang eines Essens
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
Der Starter des Essens war ein frischer Salat.
B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

idiotisch
Meaning
extremely stupid; foolish; senseless
Example
His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Sein idiotisches Verhalten hat alle bei der Besprechung in Verlegenheit gebracht.
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

Vortäuschung
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
Er machte keinen Versuch, in dem Gespräch Interesse vorzutäuschen.
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 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 /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

Nationalhymne
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
Die Nationalhymne wurde vor dem internationalen Spiel gespielt.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

ermächtigen
Meaning
To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.
Example
Education can empower people to improve their lives.
Bildung kann den Menschen helfen, ihr Leben zu verbessern.
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

Haltung
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
Das Unternehmen hat eine starke Haltung zum Umweltschutz eingenommen.
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

flechten
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
Sie flechtete ihre Haare, bevor sie zur Schule ging.
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Stadion
Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
Tausende von Fans füllten das Stadion, um das Endspiel zu sehen.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

vereinfachen
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
Der Lehrer vereinfachte die komplexe Gleichung für die Schüler.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

wählerisch; sehr selektiv; besonders in Bezug auf das, was einem gefällt oder akzeptiert wird
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
Er ist sehr wählerisch bei den Restaurants, in denen er isst.
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 /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

resistent
Meaning
not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand
Example
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
Dieser Stoff ist resistent gegen Wasser und Flecken.
B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

mit den Schultern zucken
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
Er zuckte mit den Schultern, als man ihn nach der fehlenden Datei fragte.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

alltäglich
Meaning
ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
Example
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.
Smartphones sind im modernen Leben alltäglich geworden.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

wiederholen
Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
Kopfschmerzen neigen dazu, alle paar Wochen wiederzukehren.
B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

Gewächshaus
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
Die Bauern bauten ein großes Gewächshaus, um Tomaten im Winter anzubauen.
B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Etikett
Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
Sie hat ihr Gepäck vor dem Einsteigen ins Flugzeug markiert.
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

Start
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Start des Flugzeugs wurde aufgrund des schlechten Wetters verzögert.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

Belagerung
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
Das Schloss fiel nach einer langen Belagerung.
B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

sorgenfrei; unbeschwert;
Meaning
free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free
Example
She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.
Sie lebte ein sorgenfreies Leben, reiste ohne Sorgen um die Welt.
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

negative Auswirkungen
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
Die Nutzung von Plastik hat negative Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt.
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 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

pension
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
Nach der Pensionierung erhält er eine monatliche Rente von der Firma.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imitieren
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Kinder ahmen oft das Verhalten ihrer Eltern nach.
B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

Diskretion
Meaning
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example
She handled the situation with great discretion.
Sie ging mit großer Diskretion mit der Situation um.
B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

Strahlung
Meaning
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Example
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
Strahlung von der Sonne kann ohne Schutz schädlich sein.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

glamourös; attraktiv; modisch;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
Die Schauspielerin sah glamourös in ihrem Designer-Kleid bei der Preisverleihung aus.
B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

ethnisch
Meaning
relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition
Example
The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.
Das Festival feierte die verschiedenen ethnischen Gemeinschaften der Stadt.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

Revolutionen
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Revolutionen führen oft zu bedeutenden gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen.
B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

Änderung
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
Die Änderung wurde nicht unterstützt.
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

freiwillige Organisation
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Clean ist eine freiwillige Organisation, die Recycling fördert.
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

Gegner; Rivale
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
Der Schachspieler besiegte seinen stärksten Gegner.
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

nahtlos
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
Ein nahtloser Checkout-Prozess verbessert die Benutzerzufriedenheit.
B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

rücksichtslos; fahrlässig; gefährlich;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
Sein rücksichtsloses Fahren verursachte einen schweren Unfall.
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

reichlich; in großer Menge
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
Die Ernte war in diesem Jahr aufgrund des guten Wetters reichlich.
B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

starke Frau
Meaning
A tall, strong, or powerful woman.
Example
She fought like an amazon in the competition.
Sie kämpfte wie eine Amazone im Wettbewerb.
B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

zusammenfallen
Meaning
To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
Example
The meeting coincided with her birthday.
Das Treffen fiel mit ihrem Geburtstag zusammen.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

inkonsistent
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
Seine Antworten waren inkonsistent und verwirrend.
B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Verwalter
Meaning
a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system
Example
The school administrator implemented new policies for students.
Der Schulverwalter führte neue Richtlinien für Schüler ein.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

eine Reise beginnen
Meaning
Beginning a journey or enterprise.
Example
The group is embarking on a long journey.
Die Gruppe beginnt eine lange Reise.
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

Abschluss
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
Der Abschluss des Projekts wird noch einige Wochen dauern.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

Meinungsverschiedenheit
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
Ihre Meinungsverschiedenheit über das Thema führte zu einer Verzögerung des Projekts.
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

glatt
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
Er hielt eine glatte Präsentation, um die Investoren zu beeindrucken.
B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

Leid
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
Sie versuchten, sein Leid mit Medikamenten zu lindern.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

höchste
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
Der Oberste Gerichtshof traf die endgültige Entscheidung.
B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

heftig; aggressiv; zeigt starke Gefühle oder Entschlossenheit
Meaning
violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination
Example
The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.
Der heftige Sturm zerstörte viele Häuser im Dorf.
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

Entwicklungsregionen
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
Verschmutzung betrifft am meisten Entwicklungsregionen.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

aufdecken
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
Die Untersuchung deckte die Wahrheit über den Skandal auf.
B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

wesentlich
Meaning
Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.
Example
The two plans are essentially the same.
Die beiden Pläne sind im Wesentlichen gleich.
B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

geschäftlicher Erfolg
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
Innovation treibt den geschäftlichen Erfolg voran.
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompete
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
Der Soldat spielte die Trompete, um die Truppen zu signalisieren.
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

Reproduktion, Fortpflanzung
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
Das Lehrbuch enthielt ein detailliertes Diagramm der menschlichen Reproduktion.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

Achsel
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
Er trug Deo auf seine Achsel auf.
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

verfahren
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
Die Gerichtsverfahren dauerten mehrere Stunden.
B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

organisatorisch
Meaning
relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group
Example
He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.
Er arbeitet daran, die organisatorische Struktur des Unternehmens zu verbessern.
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

Elite
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
Nur die Elite wurde zu der exklusiven Veranstaltung eingeladen.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

trivial
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
Er ärgert sich oft über die trivialsten Dinge.
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 /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

Dampfschiff
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
Das alte Dampfschiff überquerte langsam den Fluss.
B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

störend, destabilisierend
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
Abholzung hat eine störende Wirkung auf die Tierwelt.
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

ändern
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
Sie entschied sich, ihr Kleid zu ändern, damit es besser passt.
B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

Freizeit; der Prozess, etwas wieder zum Leben zu erwecken
Meaning
an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again
Example
The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.
Der Park bietet Freizeiteinrichtungen für Kinder und Erwachsene.
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

ausrichten
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
Die Ausrichtung der Bildung mit globalen Standards ist wichtig.
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

plötzlich weglaufen; etwas mit einem Bolzen befestigen
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
Das Pferd raste nach dem lauten Geräusch aus dem Stall.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

einfach und gemütlich; unprätentiös; schlicht im Aussehen; gemütlich und vertraut
Meaning
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
Example
She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.
Sie genoss die heimelige Atmosphäre des kleinen Cafés.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

Verkleidung; Tarnung
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
Der Spion trug ein ausgeklügeltes Kostüm, um nicht von seinen Feinden erkannt zu werden.
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

ausatmen
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
Sie atmete langsam aus, nachdem sie den Atem angehalten hatte.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

begehrt
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
Der Standort des Hauses war sehr begehrt, mit tollen Ausblicken.
B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

harmonisch, abgestimmt, einheitlich
Meaning
Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
Example
A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.
Ein harmonisches Arbeitsumfeld steigert die Produktivität.
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

Schäler
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
Verwenden Sie einen Schäler, um die Kartoffelschale zu entfernen.
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

reif; bereit zum Essen
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
Die Bananen sind reif und bereit zu essen.
B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

himmlisch; göttlich; angenehm
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
Der Schokoladenkuchen hatte einen himmlischen Geschmack, der in meinem Mund schmolz.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

Vermieter
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
Der Vermieter sammelte die monatliche Miete von allen Mietern.
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

weitgehend
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
Die Regeln sind in allen Regionen weitgehend ähnlich.
B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

perspektive
Meaning
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects
Example
From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.
Aus seiner Perspektive war die Entscheidung völlig falsch.
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

Dimensionen
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
Neue Dimensionen der Weltraumforschung werden aufgedeckt.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

entscheidend
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
Ihre entscheidende Handlung rettete das Unternehmen vor dem Kollaps.
B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

zweifelhaft
Meaning
doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion
Example
His questionable business practices led to an investigation.
Seine fragwürdigen Geschäftspraktiken führten zu einer Untersuchung.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

Marktplatz
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
Der Marktplatz der Stadt ist freitags morgens immer überfüllt.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservieren
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
Ich möchte einen Tisch für das Abendessen reservieren.
B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

Xylophon
Meaning
a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones
Example
The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.
Die Kinder freuten sich, im Musikunterricht das bunte Xylophon zu spielen.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

Trümmer
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
Trümmer in den Augen verursachen Irritationen.
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

durchweichen
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
sie durchnässte die kleidung in wasser, bevor sie sie wusch.
B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

rücksichtsloser Wettbewerb
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
Rücksichtsloser Wettbewerb um Macht führt zu sozialen Problemen.
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

Missbrauch; Gewaltanwendung;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
Der Missbrauch von Macht führte zu seinem Rücktritt.
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

verhungern
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Er wurde in der Wüste zurückgelassen, um zu verhungern.
B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

Zahlungsverzug
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
Das Unternehmen ist in Zahlungsverzug geraten.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
Die tribale Gemeinschaft hat ihre Kultur über Jahrhunderte bewahrt.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

überwältigen
Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
Sie war überwältigt von Dankbarkeit, nachdem sie die Hilfe erhalten hatte.
B2 adverb /fɔːrθ/

forth

vorwärts
Meaning
forward in place, time, or order
Example
The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.
Der Anführer trat hervor, um die Menge anzusprechen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

ungewöhnlich
Meaning
rare, unusual, or remarkable
Example
It is uncommon to see snow in this region.
Es ist ungewöhnlich, in dieser Region Schnee zu sehen.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

Zimt
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
Zimt wird oft beim Backen und in Desserts verwendet.
B2 noun /ˌnɒməˈneɪʃən/

nomination

nominierung
Meaning
The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.
Example
Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.
Ihre Nominierung für den Preis überraschte alle.
B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

bloß
Meaning
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.
Example
It was a mere suggestion, not a command.
Es war nur ein bloßer Vorschlag, kein Befehl.
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

Schneefall
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
Der starke Schneefall blockierte gestern alle Straßen.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

symbolisieren
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
Die Taube symbolisiert Frieden über Kulturen hinweg.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

legendär
Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

Ikone, Symbol
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.
Example
The singer became a cultural icon.
Der Sänger wurde zu einer kulturellen Ikone.
B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

Freiheitskämpfer
Meaning
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country
Example
The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.
Der Freiheitskämpfer widmete sein Leben der Befreiung seines Landes.
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

feucht
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
Der Raum fühlte sich nach dem Regen kalt und feucht an.
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

zärtlich; liebevoll; fürsorglich; zuneigung zeigend
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
Sie ist sehr fürsorglich gegenüber ihren Kindern.
B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

Beharrlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
Seine Beharrlichkeit zahlte sich schließlich aus, als er den Job bekam.
B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

Intellektuelle
Meaning
People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.
Example
Intellectuals protested against the dominance.
Die Intellektuellen protestierten gegen die Vorherrschaft.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

Kugel
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
Die Kugel verfehlte ihr Ziel und traf die Wand.
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

Metro
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
Die Metro verbindet alle wichtigen Bereiche der Stadt effizient.
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

grashüpfer
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
Der Grashüpfer sprang von einem Blatt zum anderen.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

Stroh oder Rohr
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Sie trank den Saft durch einen Strohhalm.
B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

Rakete
Meaning
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
Example
The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.
Die Armee startete eine Rakete in Richtung der feindlichen Basis.