B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

fälschlicherweise

Meaning

in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly

Example

He was wrongly accused of the crime.

Er wurde fälschlicherweise des Verbrechens beschuldigt.

B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

übersetzen

Meaning

to express words or text in another language

Example

She can translate five languages.

Sie kann fünf Sprachen übersetzen.

B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

unehrlich; betrügerisch; täuschend

Meaning

not honest; fraudulent; deceitful

Example

The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.

Der unehrliche Verkäufer versuchte, ihnen ein kaputtes Auto zu verkaufen.

B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

geschickt

Meaning

having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well

Example

He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.

Er ist ein geschickter Tischler, der wunderschöne Möbel bauen kann.

B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

Kampagne

Meaning

an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations

Example

The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.

Die Umweltkampagne hat erfolgreich das Bewusstsein für den Klimawandel geschärft.

B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

schreien

Meaning

to say something very loudly

Example

He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.

Er schrie so laut er konnte, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.

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 /ˈɡæl.ər.i/

Gallery

galerie

Meaning

a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators

Example

The art gallery featured paintings by famous local and international artists.

Die Kunstgalerie zeigte Gemälde von berühmten lokalen und internationalen Künstlern.

B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

Verteidigung

Meaning

The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.

Example

Defense was one of the central subjects.

Verteidigung war eines der zentralen Themen.

B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

Kredit, Anerkennung

Meaning

As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.

Example

She received credit for her contribution to the project.

Sie erhielt Anerkennung für ihren Beitrag zum Projekt.

B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

hoch

Meaning

to a great degree; very

Example

She is highly respected in her field.

Sie wird in ihrem Bereich hoch respektiert.

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 /ˈmɪlk.mæn/

Milkman

Milchmann

Meaning

a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses

Example

The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning.

Der Milchmann liefert frische Milch zu unserem Haus jeden Morgen.

B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

Entdeckung, Schlussfolgerung oder Ergebnis nach einer Untersuchung

Meaning

a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation

Example

The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.

Die Wissenschaftlerin veröffentlichte ihre Entdeckungen in einer führenden Fachzeitschrift.

B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

Buchhalter

Meaning

a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Example

The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.

Der Buchhalter hat die Finanzberichte für das Unternehmen erstellt.

B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

Ufer; Küste; Strand

Meaning

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water

Example

We walked along the shore collecting seashells.

Wir gingen entlang des Ufers und sammelten Muscheln.

B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

Nationalität

Meaning

The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.

Example

Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.

Ihre Nationalität ist kanadisch, obwohl sie in Frankreich geboren wurde.

B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

Element

Meaning

A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.

Example

Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.

Vertrauen ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil jeder starken Beziehung.

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 /kɪk/

Kick

Tritt; Schlag mit dem Fuß

Meaning

a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement

Example

The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.

Der Fußballspieler erzielte ein Tor mit einem kräftigen Tritt von außerhalb des Strafraums.

B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

praktisch

Meaning

Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.

Example

A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.

Ein praktischer Ansatz ist notwendig, um komplexe Probleme zu lösen.

B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

Boden

Meaning

The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.

Example

The soil in this area is reddish.

Der Boden in diesem Bereich ist rötlich.

B1 noun /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Behaviour

Verhalten

Meaning

the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves

Example

His behaviour at the meeting was very professional.

Sein Verhalten in der Besprechung war sehr professionell.

B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

Darsteller

Meaning

a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music

Example

The performer received a standing ovation for her song.

Der Darsteller erhielt einen stehenden Applaus für ihr Lied.

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 /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

Programmierung

Meaning

the process of writing computer code to create software or applications

Example

He spends most of his time learning computer programming.

Er verbringt den Großteil seiner Zeit mit dem Erlernen der Computerprogrammierung.

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

instruktor

Meaning

A person who teaches a subject or skill.

Example

The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.

Der Fahrlehrer war sehr geduldig mit den neuen Schülern.

B1 noun /piː/

Pea

erbse

Meaning

a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable

Example

The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.

Die Kinder genossen es, süße Erbsen zum Abendessen zu essen.

B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

erweitern

Meaning

Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.

Example

Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.

Die Erweiterung von Bildungschancen hilft, Ungleichheit zu verringern.

B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

Kofferraum

Meaning

a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel

Example

She packed her clothes in the trunk.

Sie packte ihre Kleidung in den Kofferraum.

B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

abendessen

Meaning

to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day

Example

We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.

Wir essen normalerweise um sieben Uhr abends zu Abend.

B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

Persönlich; meiner Meinung nach; für sich selbst; persönlich

Meaning

as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person

Example

Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.

Persönlich denke ich, dass der Film ausgezeichnet war, obwohl andere anderer Meinung sind.

B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

Händler

Meaning

a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit

Example

The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.

Der Händler erzielte einen guten Gewinn, indem er importierte Waren verkaufte.

B1 adverb; adjective /ˈkaɪndli/

kindly

freundlich

Meaning

in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill

Example

She kindly helped the old man cross the street.

Sie half dem alten Mann freundlich über die Straße.

B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

Flugzeug

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces

Example

The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.

Das Flugzeug startete sanft von der Flughafenpiste.

B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

Proteine

Meaning

Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.

Example

Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.

Mageres Fleisch und Hülsenfrüchte liefern hochwertige Proteine.

B1 verb /træk/

track

verfolgen

Meaning

To follow or trace the course or progress of something.

Example

Someone can easily track your location on social media.

Jemand kann deinen Standort leicht in den sozialen Medien verfolgen.

B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

empfindlich

Meaning

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.

Example

Sensitive systems require precise handling.

Empfindliche Systeme erfordern eine präzise Handhabung.

B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

fortfahren

Meaning

to continue with a course of action; to move forward

Example

Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.

Lassen Sie uns mit der Besprechung wie geplant fortfahren.

B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

Feuerwehrmann

Meaning

a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people

Example

The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.

Der tapfere Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.

B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

kritisch

Meaning

Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.

Example

Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.

Die Lösung kritischer Fragen in der Bildung ist dringend erforderlich.

B1 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

fighting

kampf

Meaning

the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict

Example

The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.

Die Soldaten kämpften tapfer auf dem Schlachtfeld.

B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

Debatten

Meaning

Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.

Example

Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.

Debatten über die Regierungsführung dauerten die gesamte Sitzung.

B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

Empfehlungen

Meaning

Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.

Example

The commission submitted their recommendations.

Die Kommission legte ihre Empfehlungen vor.

B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

groß; prächtig; ausgezeichnet;

Meaning

impressive; magnificent; excellent;

Example

The grand palace impressed all the visitors.

Der große Palast beeindruckte alle Besucher.

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 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

Therapeut

Meaning

a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health

Example

The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.

Der Therapeut half ihm, seine Angst zu überwinden.

B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

gern und mit Vergnügen

Meaning

willingly and with pleasure

Example

I would gladly help you with your homework.

Ich würde dir gerne bei deinen Hausaufgaben helfen.

B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

Zustimmung

Meaning

official permission or agreement for something

Example

The project received government approval.

Das Projekt erhielt die Zustimmung der Regierung.

B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

Audiolektionen

Meaning

Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.

Example

Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.

Audiolektionen sind nützlich für Hörfähigkeiten.

B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

übertragen

Meaning

to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media

Example

The match was broadcast live on television.

Das Spiel wurde live im Fernsehen übertragen.

B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

erkunden

Meaning

to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it

Example

They decided to explore the forest together.

Sie beschlossen, gemeinsam den Wald zu erkunden.

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

sanft

Meaning

Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior

Example

He was always gentle with children.

Er war immer sanft mit Kindern.

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 noun /swɒn/

Swan

schwan

Meaning

a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage

Example

The elegant swan glided silently across the water.

Der elegante Schwan glitt lautlos über das Wasser.

B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

labor

Meaning

a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Example

The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.

Die Wissenschaftler führten ihre Experimente im gut ausgestatteten Labor durch.

B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

Hütte

Meaning

a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area

Example

They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.

Sie verbrachten das Wochenende in einer gemütlichen Hütte in den Bergen.

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 /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/

researcher

Forscher

Meaning

a person who conducts research

Example

The researcher published her findings in a scientific journal.

Der Forscher veröffentlichte seine Ergebnisse in einer wissenschaftlichen Zeitschrift.

B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

Bewertung

Meaning

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

Example

The assessment process ensures fairness.

Der Bewertungsprozess stellt Fairness sicher.

B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

Nachfrage; der Wunsch der Verbraucher nach Waren oder Dienstleistungen

Meaning

an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services

Example

The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.

Die Nachfrage nach Bio-Lebensmitteln ist in den letzten Jahren erheblich gestiegen.

B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

Sprach-Apps

Meaning

Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.

Example

Language apps make learning easier.

Sprach-Apps machen das Lernen einfacher.

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 /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

Paket

Meaning

a small package or container holding items or information

Example

He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.

Er kaufte ein Paket Kekse im Laden.

B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

komplex

Meaning

Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.

Example

The relationship between poverty and education is complex.

Die Beziehung zwischen Armut und Bildung ist komplex.

B1 adverb /ˈfɪzɪkəli/

physically

körperlich

Meaning

in a physical manner; relating to the body

Example

She is physically strong and healthy.

Sie ist physisch stark und gesund.

B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

Mitleid; Sympathie;

Meaning

a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment

Example

I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.

Ich hatte Mitleid mit dem obdachlosen Mann im Regen.

B1 noun /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

resolution

lösung, entschluss

Meaning

The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.

Example

The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.

Die Lösung des Problems erfordert sorgfältige Planung und Handeln.

B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

abgenutzt

Meaning

damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age

Example

His shoes were old and worn.

Seine Schuhe waren alt und abgenutzt.

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 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

absolut; völlig; ohne Ausnahme

Meaning

completely; totally; without exception

Example

I absolutely agree with your decision.

Ich stimme deiner Entscheidung absolut zu.

B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

Korrektur

Meaning

the action or process of correcting something

Example

The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.

Der Lehrer machte eine Korrektur an dem Aufsatz des Schülers.

B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

Segeln

Meaning

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Example

We went sailing on the lake during the summer.

Wir sind im Sommer auf dem See segeln gegangen.

B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

rätsel; unerklärliche Sache

Meaning

something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

Example

The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.

Das Verschwinden des Flugzeugs bleibt ein Geheimnis.

B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

Straßenbahn

Meaning

An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street

Example

The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.

Die Straßenbahn hielt an jeder Station im Stadtzentrum.

B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

jährlich

Meaning

happening once every year

Example

The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.

Das Unternehmen hält jedes Jahr eine jährliche Sitzung für alle seine Aktionäre ab.

B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

künstliche Intelligenz

Meaning

The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.

Example

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.

Künstliche Intelligenz revolutioniert die Bildung durch intelligente Nachhilfe.

B1 noun /fɔːlt/

Fault

Fehler; Mangel; Schuld

Meaning

an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune

Example

The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.

Der Unfall wurde durch einen Fehler im Bremssystem des Autos verursacht.

B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

Haken

Meaning

A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.

Example

I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.

Ich habe bei allen abgeschlossenen Aufgaben ein Häkchen gemacht.

B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

Kutsche

Meaning

a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past

Example

The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.

Die königliche Familie reiste in einer schönen Kutsche während der Paraden.

B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

in den Ruhestand treten

Meaning

to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career

Example

She decided to retire after working for 40 years.

Sie entschied sich, nach 40 Jahren Arbeit in den Ruhestand zu treten.

B1 noun /lenz/

lens

Linse

Meaning

a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it

Example

He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.

Er reinigte die Kamera Linse, bevor er das Bild aufnahm.

B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

Klempner

Meaning

a person who installs or repairs water pipes

Example

The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.

Der Klempner reparierte das leckende Rohr in der Küche.

B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

Protest

Meaning

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Example

Students organized a protest.

Die Studenten organisierten einen Protest.

B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

daumen

Meaning

the short thick finger of the human hand

Example

She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.

Sie zeigte mir den Daumen hoch, um ihre Zustimmung zu zeigen.

B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

Schmutz; Erde; unrein Materie

Meaning

a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter

Example

After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.

Nach dem Spielen im Garten waren die Kinder von Kopf bis Fuß mit Schmutz bedeckt.

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

südosten

Meaning

the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction

Example

The city is located in the southeast of the country.

Die Stadt liegt im Südosten des Landes.

B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

Tunnel

Meaning

an underground passage or shaft

Example

They dug a tunnel under the river.

Sie gruben einen Tunnel unter dem Fluss.

B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

Einrichtung

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

The facility was well-maintained.

Die Einrichtung war gut gepflegt.

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

Sonnenblume

Meaning

a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun

Example

The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.

Das Sonnenblumenfeld sah im hellen Sonnenlicht erstaunlich aus.

B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

ausreichend; angemessen für den Zweck; zufriedenstellend

Meaning

enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory

Example

We have sufficient time to complete the project.

Wir haben genügend Zeit, um das Projekt abzuschließen.

B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

Grundlage

Meaning

the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process

Example

Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.

Vertrauen ist die Grundlage jeder starken Beziehung.

B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

Glaube; Vertrauen; religiöser Glaube;

Meaning

complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion

Example

She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.

Sie hatte unerschütterlichen Glauben an die Fähigkeit ihres Teams, erfolgreich zu sein.

B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

Anforderung

Meaning

something that is necessary or demanded

Example

The job has specific educational requirements.

Der Job hat spezifische Bildungsanforderungen.

B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

Essgewohnheiten

Meaning

A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.

Example

Developing good eating habits leads to better health.

Die Entwicklung guter Essgewohnheiten führt zu besserer Gesundheit.

B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

Bewohner

Meaning

a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place

Example

She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.

Sie ist seit über zehn Jahren Bewohnerin dieser Stadt.

B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

umgekehrt

Meaning

with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position

Example

The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.

Das Bild hing umgekehrt an der Wand.

B1 noun zəʊn

zone

Zone

Meaning

An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.

Example

Industrial zones attract investments.

Industrielle Zonen ziehen Investitionen an.

B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

wettbewerbsfähig

Meaning

relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful

Example

She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.

Sie hat einen wettbewerbsfähigen Geist, der sie zum Streben nach Exzellenz antreibt.

B1 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪər/

Entire

ganz; vollständig; ungeteilt

Meaning

complete; whole; not divided or in parts

Example

She read the entire book in one sitting.

Sie las das ganze Buch in einem Durchgang.

B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

kompliziert

Meaning

consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand

Example

The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.

Die Anweisungen für die Maschine sind zu kompliziert, um sie zu befolgen.

B1 noun trend

trend

Trend

Meaning

A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.

Example

The current trend of deforestation is alarming.

Der aktuelle Trend der Abholzung ist alarmierend.

B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

entspannt

Meaning

free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable

Example

She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.

Sie fühlte sich nach leiser Musik entspannt.

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 adjective /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Dying

sterbend; im Sterben begriffen;

Meaning

approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away

Example

The dying plant needs water immediately.

Die sterbende Pflanze braucht sofort Wasser.

B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

Vereinigung

Meaning

the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states

Example

The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.

Die Union der beiden Unternehmen schuf ein mächtiges Unternehmen.

B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

Meter

Meaning

A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.

Example

The technician came to check the electricity meter.

Der Techniker kam, um den Stromzähler zu überprüfen.

B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

verhindert

Meaning

To stop something from happening or arising.

Example

Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.

Das warme Klima von Bangladesch verhindert Schneefall.

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 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

Kontinent

Meaning

one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe

Example

Asia is the largest continent in the world.

Asien ist der größte Kontinent der Welt.

B1 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/

Meaningful

bedeutungsvoll; absichtlich;

Meaning

having significance; purposeful; important

Example

She found meaningful work helping others.

Sie fand bedeutungsvolle Arbeit, indem sie anderen half.

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 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

Berechnung

Meaning

a mathematical determination of the size or number of something

Example

His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.

Seine Berechnung der Gesamtkosten war bis auf den letzten Cent genau.

B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

kurz

Meaning

in a short and clear way; for a short time

Example

Please explain the problem briefly.

Bitte erklären Sie das Problem kurz.

B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

anscheinend;

Meaning

seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently

Example

Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.

Anscheinend wurde das Treffen auf nächste Woche verschoben.

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 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 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

plattform

Meaning

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.

Example

The platform was used to discuss collaboration.

Die Plattform wurde genutzt, um über Zusammenarbeit zu diskutieren.

B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

stabil

Meaning

Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

Example

Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.

Die starke Kernkraft hält den Kern stabil.

B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

Veröffentlichung

Meaning

the act of making something publicly known or available

Example

The publication of the report sparked a debate.

Die Veröffentlichung des Berichts löste eine Debatte aus.

B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

Säule

Meaning

A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.

Example

The ancient temple had tall marble columns.

Der alte Tempel hatte hohe Marmorsäulen.