Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
plunge
schnell springen oder tauchen; scharf fallen
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
C2 adjective
pluperfect
Plusquamperfekt
Meaning
a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action
Example
By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.
B1 adjective
plural
Plural
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
C1 noun
plurality
Pluralität oder Mehrheit
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective
plus
hinzu/ Vorteil
Meaning
in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage
Example
She received an A plus on her exam.
C2 noun
plutocracy
Herrschaft der Reichen
Meaning
a system of government where the wealthy hold power
Example
The country was ruled as a plutocracy.
A1 noun
pm
nachmittags
Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
C2 adjective
pneumatic
pneumatisch
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
A2 noun
pocket
Tasche
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
B1 noun
podcasts
podcast
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
C1 noun
podiatrist
Podologe
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
B2 noun
Podium
Pult
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
A2 noun
poem
Gedicht
Meaning
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
Example
She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.
C2 noun
poesy
dichtung
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
A2 noun
poet
Dichter
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
C2 noun
poetaster
ein schlechter oder unbedeutender Dichter
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
B2 adjective
poetic
poetisch
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
C1 noun
poetics
Poetik, Theorie der Dichtung
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
A2 noun
poetry
dichtung
Meaning
a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas
Example
She loves reading poetry in her free time.
C1 noun
poignancy
Traurigkeit, Schmerzlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
C1 adjective
poignant
berührend, ergreifend
Meaning
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching
Example
The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.
A1 noun
Point
Punkt; Detail; Zweck
Meaning
a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something
Example
What's the point of arguing about this issue?
B2 adjective
Pointed
spitz; direkt und eindeutig
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
C1 noun
poise
Selbstbewusstsein und Haltung
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.