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B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

Lagerhaus
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
Das Unternehmen lagert alle seine Produkte in einem großen Lagerhaus.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

Zyklon
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
Der Zyklon verursachte schwere Überschwemmungen an der Küste.
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

Serviette
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
Sie legte die Serviette auf ihren Schoß, bevor sie mit dem Abendessen begann.
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

technologischer Fortschritt
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
Der technologische Fortschritt revolutioniert das Gesundheitswesen.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

Soziologie
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Sie studiert Soziologie an der Universität.
B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

Expedition
Meaning
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration
Example
The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.
Die Bergsteigerexpedition erforderte Monate der sorgfältigen Planung und Vorbereitung.
B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

überprüfen
Meaning
to check if something is true or correct; to confirm
Example
Please verify your email address before proceeding.
Bitte überprüfen Sie Ihre E-Mail-Adresse, bevor Sie fortfahren.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

instabil
Meaning
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
Example
The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.
Die instabile Wirtschaft sorgte dafür, dass sich die Menschen um ihre Arbeitsplätze sorgten.
B2 noun /ɡreɪs/

grace

Anmut, Eleganz
Meaning
simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness
Example
She moved with grace across the stage.
Sie bewegte sich mit Anmut über die Bühne.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

Schande; Unwürdigkeit; Peinlichkeit
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
Seine Festnahme brachte Schande über seine ganze Familie und seinen Ruf.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

beunruhigend
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
Die Nachricht über den Unfall war tief beunruhigend.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

egoistisch
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Er nahm alle Kekse egoistisch.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

Kurkuma-Pulver
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
Fügen Sie eine Prise Kurkuma-Pulver zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu verleihen.
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

Abteil
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
Wir fanden Plätze im ersten Klasse Abteil.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

Süßwaren
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
Der Laden verkauft eine große Auswahl an Süßwaren.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

Wissen; scharfsinnig; listig;
Meaning
showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd
Example
She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.
Sie gab ihm ein wissendes Lächeln, als er das Geheimnis erwähnte.
B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

hallte wider
Meaning
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
Example
The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.
Die Worte der Dankbarkeit hallten in seinem Herzen wider.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

optimale Temperatur
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
Der Winter bietet die optimale Temperatur für die Landwirtschaft.
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atomar
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
Die atomare Struktur von Wasserstoff ist die einfachste.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

landesweit
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
Die Kampagne erhielt landesweite Unterstützung.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

unangenehm
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
Das Wetter war kalt und unangenehm.
B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

doppelt
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
Sie fühlte sich doppelt so glücklich, nachdem sie den Preis gewonnen und eine Beförderung erhalten hatte.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

Umgang; Geschäftsabwicklungen; Behandlungen
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
Sein fairer Umgang mit den Kunden verschaffte ihm einen ausgezeichneten Ruf.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

Ablehnung
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Ihre Ablehnung des Angebots überraschte alle.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

gebildet; gut ausgebildet; literarisch
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
Sie ist eine sehr gebildete Person, die viel liest.
B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

fähig, grundlegende Veränderungen zu bringen, die den traditionellen Überzeugungen oder Systemen entgegengesetzt sind
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
Der Führer schlug radikale wirtschaftliche Reformen vor.
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

propaganda; Gerüchte
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
Die Regierung nutzte Propaganda, um die öffentliche Meinung während des Krieges zu beeinflussen.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

tugendhaft; rechtschaffen; moralisch ausgezeichnet;
Meaning
having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent
Example
She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.
Sie ist für ihren tugendhaften Charakter und ehrliche Geschäfte bekannt.
B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

akustisch
Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
Wir nahmen eine akustische Version des Songs in einem ruhigen Raum auf.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

barrikade
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Protestierende bauten eine Barrikade über die Straße.
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

Rekonstruktion
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
Das Rekonstruktionsprojekt dauerte Jahre.
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

ängstlich
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
Sie wartete ängstlich auf die Prüfungsergebnisse.
B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

Waghalsigkeit; Bereitschaft, Risiken einzugehen
Meaning
adventurous courage; willingness to take risks
Example
The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.
Der Wagemut des Bergsteigers beeindruckte alle im Basislager.
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 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

Außenseiter
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
Als Außenseiter fand er es schwierig, ihre Traditionen zu verstehen.
B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

Innovation
Meaning
The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.
Example
Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.
Innovation treibt Lösungen für globale Herausforderungen voran.
B2 verb /ɪˈvɑːlv/

evolve

entwickeln
Meaning
to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state
Example
Over time, the company evolved into a global brand.
Im Laufe der Zeit entwickelte sich das Unternehmen zu einer globalen Marke.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

immens; riesig; gewaltig
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
Das immense Gebirgsmassiv erstreckte sich über den Horizont.
B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

konventionelle Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.
Example
Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.
Die konventionelle Landwirtschaft steigert die Ernteproduktion unter Verwendung von Düngemitteln.
B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

vielfältig
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
Verschiedene Industrien stärken die wirtschaftliche Resilienz.
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

Dampf
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
Der Wasserkocher dampfte auf dem Herd.
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

applaus
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
Der Schauspieler erhielt nach seiner Aufführung einen lauten Applaus.
B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

Nashorn
Meaning
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
Example
The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.
Das Nashorn stürmte durch die Prärie.
B2 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

Wächter; Pfleger;
Meaning
a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper
Example
The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.
Der Zoodirektor fütterte die Tiere jeden Morgen um acht Uhr.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

unwirklich
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
Das Erlebnis fühlte sich nach der plötzlichen Nachricht unwirklich an.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

Empfänger
Meaning
a person who receives something
Example
She was the recipient of the prestigious award.
Sie war die Empfängerin des prestigeträchtigen Preises.
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

Prospekt
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
Die Gesundheitsabteilung verteilte ein Prospekt über Ernährung.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimieren
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Es sollten Anstrengungen unternommen werden, um den Plastikverbrauch zu minimieren.
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

beschränkung
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
Zeit ist die größte Einschränkung bei der Fertigstellung des Projekts.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

Psychologe
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
Der Psychologe half ihm, mit seiner Angst umzugehen.
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

Idiot
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
Er benahm sich wie ein Idiot auf der Party letzte Nacht.
B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

Allianz
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
Globale Allianzen fördern die Umweltverträglichkeit.
B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

Auster
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
Sie bestellte frische Austern im Meeresfrüchte-Restaurant.
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

stochern
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
Stochere nicht mit deinem Finger in mir.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

Fähre
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
Wir nahmen das ferry-bot, um den Fluss zu überqueren.
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

Bemühung
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
Der Versuch, den Weltraumtourismus zu innovieren, ist ehrgeizig.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

moschee
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Sie versammelten sich in der Moschee zum Freitagsgebet.
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

erträglich; zumutbar; nicht zu unangenehm oder schmerzhaft
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
Der Schmerz wurde erträglich, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.
B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

Risikofaktor
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
Wasserverschmutzung ist ein signifikanter Risikofaktor für die Gesundheit.
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

Lehrplan
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
Der Professor verteilte den Lehrplan am ersten Tag des Kurses.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

Katastrophe
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
Das Erdbeben war eine Katastrophe für die gesamte Region.
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

entlassen, ablehnen
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
Der Manager entließ den Mitarbeiter, weil er zu oft zu spät kam.
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

machtlos
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
Sie fühlte sich machtlos gegen das ungerechte System.
B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

adaptive Merkmale
Meaning
Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment
Example
Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.
Die adaptiven Merkmale der Pflanzen helfen ihnen, im Winter zu wachsen.
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

Faust; Schlag
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
Er hob seine Faust im Sieg, nachdem er das Meisterschafts-Match gewonnen hatte.
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

aufmerksam; wachsam; aufmerksam
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
Der aufmerksame Schüler hörte sorgfältig auf jedes Wort, das der Lehrer sagte.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

ausdrucksvoll
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
Ihre Augen waren so ausdrucksvoll, dass keine Worte nötig waren.
B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

Veranstaltungsort
Meaning
a place where an event or activity takes place
Example
The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.
Der Veranstaltungsort der Hochzeit war wunderschön dekoriert.
B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

regelmäßig
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
Das Personal überprüft regelmäßig die Ausrüstung auf Sicherheit.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

erschöpft
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
Sich nach dem Aufwachen erschöpft zu fühlen, ist üblich.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

Partnerschaft
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
Unsere Partnerschaft hat beiden Unternehmen geholfen zu wachsen.
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

spektakulär
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
Der Start des Raumfahrzeugs war ein spektakuläres Ereignis.
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

Garantie
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
Der Laptop kommt mit einer zweijährigen Garantie.
B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

erhalten
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
Das Team hat hart gearbeitet, um seinen Erfolg zu erhalten.
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

Richtlinie
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
Das Unternehmen hat neue Richtlinien für die Sicherheit der Mitarbeiter herausgegeben.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

unangemessen
Meaning
not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable
Example
The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.
Der Manager stellte eine unangemessene Forderung.
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

lange Wanderung
Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
Sie sind drei Tage lang durch die Berge gewandert.
B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

Missachtung
Meaning
To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.
Example
He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.
Er ignorierte die Warnzeichen und fuhr weiter.
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

lecken
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
Die Katze leckte ihre Pfoten sauber.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

Überwuchs
Meaning
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
Example
The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.
Der Überwuchs des Unkrauts ließ den Garten ungeordnet erscheinen.
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 /veɪn/

Vein

Ader; Vene
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color
Example
The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
Die Krankenschwester fand eine Vene in seinem Arm, um Blut zu entnehmen.
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

gesellig
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
Er ist eine gesellige Person, die es liebt, neue Leute zu treffen.
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 ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

Verständnis
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Lesen verbessert den Wortschatz und das Verständnis.
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

Umlaufbahn
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
Der Satellit hält seine Umlaufbahn um die Erde bei.
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
Sie hatte Angst, nachts alleine zu gehen.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

Streit, Auseinandersetzung
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
Die beiden Länder sind im Streit über das Grenzthema.
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

Horn
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
Das Nashorn benutzte sein Horn zur Selbstverteidigung.
B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

Navigation
Meaning
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
Example
GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.
GPS-Technologie hat die Navigation von selbstfahrenden Autos verbessert.
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 /moʊd/

Mode

Modus; Art
Meaning
a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting
Example
The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.
Der Computer hat einen Schlafmodus, um Energie zu sparen.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

abhängig; auf Unterhalt angewiesen
Meaning
a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others
Example
As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.
Als steuerpflichtiger Abhängiger konnte sie ihre eigene Steuererklärung nicht separat einreichen.
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

aufhören
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
Der Lärm hörte auf, sobald die Kinder hineingingen.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

Gewürz
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Sie fügte dem Curry eine Prise Gewürz hinzu, um mehr Geschmack zu geben.
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

Kundenbindung
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
Hohe Kundenbindung erhöht die Nachhaltigkeit des Geschäfts.
B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

betroffen; beeinflusst
Meaning
influenced; impacted; touched by something
Example
The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.
Die von der Flut betroffenen Gebiete benötigen sofortige Hilfe.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

nicht bestätigt; nicht verifiziert;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
Der Bericht bleibt unbestätigt, bis wir eine offizielle Bestätigung erhalten.
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

Pünktlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
Pünktlichkeit ist eine geschätzte Eigenschaft in professionellen Umfeldern.
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

bucht
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
Der Persische Golf ist eine wichtige Wasserstraße für den internationalen Versand und den Öltransport.
B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

Mietverhältnis
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
Der Mietvertrag wurde für zwei Jahre unterzeichnet.
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

Multitasking
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
Multitasking reduziert die Effizienz.
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

Würfel
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
Sie hat einen Würfel Zucker in ihren Tee gelegt.
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

Ablenkung
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
Ablenkung während der Lernzeit kann das Lernen behindern.
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

Durchhaltevermögen
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
Sein Durchhaltevermögen half ihm, seine Träume zu verwirklichen.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

im Voraus; vorher; bevor
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Wir haben alles im Voraus vorbereitet.
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

intim; nahe; privat
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
Sie haben eine intime Freundschaft, die seit Jahrzehnten besteht.
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

Flaschenhals
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
Die enge Brücke ist ein großes Flaschenhalsproblem während der Stoßzeiten.
B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

Kehrmaschine
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
Der Kehraus reinigte jeden Morgen den Schulflur.
B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

eitel; vergeblich
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
Sie verbrachte Stunden vor dem Spiegel und war ziemlich eitel.
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 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

nominieren
Meaning
to propose someone for a position or award
Example
The committee decided to nominate her for the award.
Das Komitee entschied, sie für den Preis zu nominieren.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

schnecke
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
Die Schnecke hinterließ eine glänzende Spur, als sie über das Blatt kroch.
B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

Außenseiter
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
Als neue Studentin fühlte sie sich oft wie eine Außenseiterin in der Schule.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

sternenübersät; leuchtend;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Wir genossen den sternenübersäten Nachthimmel, während wir in den Bergen zelteten.
B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

ausstatten
Meaning
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
Example
The school equipped its students with modern technology.
Die Schule stattete ihre Schüler mit moderner Technologie aus.
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

soziale verantwortung
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
Soziale Verantwortung sollte Teil des Lehrplans sein.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

Pestizide
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
Der übermäßige Einsatz von Pestiziden kann der Umwelt schaden.
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 (plural) /skræps/

scraps

reste
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
Der Hund aß die Reste vom Tisch.
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

körperlich
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
Er erlitt körperliche Schäden bei dem Unfall.