Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
phonology
Phonologie
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
B2 adjective
phony
falsch, betrügerisch
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
C2 noun
phosphorescence
fosforeszenz
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
A1 noun
photo
Foto
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
B1 noun, verb
photocopy
Fotokopie
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
C2 adjective
photoelectric
fotoelektrisch
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
A2 noun
photograph
Foto
Meaning
a picture made using a camera
Example
She took a photograph of the sunset.
A2 noun
photographer
Fotograf
Meaning
a person who takes photographs professionally
Example
The photographer captured the beauty of nature.
A2 noun
photography
fotografie
Meaning
the art or practice of taking and processing photographs
Example
She studied photography in college.
C2 noun
photometer
Fotometer
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
C2 noun
photometry
Lichtmesswissenschaft
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
A1 noun
Photos
Fotos
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
C2 noun
photosensitivity
Lichtempfindlichkeit
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
B2 noun
photosynthesis
Fotosynthese
Meaning
The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
Example
Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.
C1 noun
photosynthetic efficiency
photosynthetische Effizienz
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
B1 noun
phrase
Phrase
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
B1 noun
phrases
Phrasen
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
C2 noun
phylum
eine Hauptkategorie in der biologischen Klassifikation, oberhalb der Klasse und unterhalb des Reiches
Meaning
a primary category in the biological classification of organisms, above class and below kingdom
Example
Humans belong to the phylum Chordata.
A2 adjective
physical
physikalisch
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
B1 adverb
physically
körperlich
Meaning
in a physical manner; relating to the body
Example
She is physically strong and healthy.
B2 noun
physician
Arzt
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
B2 noun
physicist
Physiker
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
B1 noun
physics
Physik
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
C2 noun
physiocracy
Physiokratie
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.