Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 verb
chop
schneiden
Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
B1 noun
christianity
Christentum
Meaning
the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
Christianity has millions of followers around the world.
B1 noun
circumstance
Umstand
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
B1 noun
Circumstances
Umstände
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
B1 noun
citizen
Bürger
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
B1 noun
citizens
Bürger
Meaning
A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
Example
Citizens must follow pollution regulations.
B1 noun
citizenship
Staatsbürgerschaft
Meaning
the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties
Example
He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.
B1 adjective
civil
zivil
Meaning
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.
Example
They settled the matter through civil discussion.
B1 noun
civilization
Zivilisation
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
B1 noun
civilizations
Zivilisationen
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
B1 verb
claim
beanspruchen
Meaning
to assert ownership; to state as fact
Example
He claims to be the rightful owner.
B1 verb
claims
Leben fordern
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
B1 verb
clap
klatschen
Meaning
To strike the palms of the hands together, usually to express approval or create a sharp sound.
Example
The audience began to clap loudly after the performance.
B1 adjective
classic
klassisch, herausragend
Meaning
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
Example
That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.
B1 adjective
classical
klassisch oder traditionell
Meaning
relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature
Example
She loves listening to classical music while studying.
B1 noun
clerk
Angestellter
Meaning
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
Example
The clerk helped me find the correct form.
B1 noun
client
Kunde
Meaning
A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.
Example
The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.
B1 noun
cliff
Klippe
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
B1 noun
climate
Klima
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
B1 noun
climate change
Klimawandel
Meaning
A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Example
Climate change is causing more natural disasters.
B1 noun
clinic
klinik
Meaning
A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.
Example
She went to the clinic for a health check-up.
B1 verb, noun
clip
schneiden / clip
Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
B1 adverb
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.
B1 noun
Clothes iron
Bügeleisen
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.