Vocabulary Cards
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C2 verb
backbite
hinter dem Rücken schlecht reden
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
B2 noun
Backbone
Wirbelsäule
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
B2 noun
backdrop
Hintergrund
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
A2 noun
Background
Hintergrund
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
C1 adjective
backhanded
indirekt oder sarkastisch
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
B2 noun
Backing
Unterstützung
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
B2 noun
backside
Hintern
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
C2 verb
backslide
zurückfallen
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
B1 noun
backup
Backup
Meaning
a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss
Example
Make sure to have a backup of your important files.
A2 adverb
Backwards
rückwärts; in umgekehrter Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
B1 noun
backyard
Glück
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
C2 adjective
baconian
baconian
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
B2 noun
bacteria
Bakterien
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
B2 noun
bacterium
bakterium
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
A1 adjective
bad
schlecht
Meaning
not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality
Example
The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.
B2 noun
badge
Abzeichen
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
C1 verb
badger
nerven, belästigen
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
C2 noun
badinage
Späßchen, humorvolle Unterhaltung
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
A2 adverb
badly
schlecht
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
C1 verb
baffle
verwirren
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
A1 noun
bag
tasche
Meaning
a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items
Example
She carried her books in a bag.
B1 noun
Baggage
Gepäck; persönliche Gegenstände;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
C1 noun
bail
Kaution
Meaning
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee
Example
He was granted bail after his arrest.
C2 noun
bailee
Verwahrer
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.