Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun, verb
buttress
Stütze, Abstützung
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
C2 adjective
buxom
kurvige und attraktive Frau
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
A1 verb
buy
kaufen
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
B1 noun
buyer
Käufer
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
B1 noun, verb
buzz
Summen
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
A1 preposition
by
von
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
C1 noun
by-law
satzung
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
A1 interjection
bye
tschüss
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
C1 noun/adjective
bygone
vergangen
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
C1 noun
byline
Schreiberzeile
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
C2 adjective
byzantine
komplex
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.