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Das Buch Headway - Obere Mittelstufe - Einheit 12

Hier finden Sie den Wortschatz aus Unit 12 im Headway Upper Intermediate Lehrbuch, wie "cushy", "digest", "apparent" usw.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
to take time
[Phrase]

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Learning to play a musical instrument well can take a long time.
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used to tell someone to change their life style and start doing more exciting or important things

Ex: Instead of gossiping about others , it 's better get a life and focus on personal growth .
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to spend or use time in a way that does not achieve anything or have a particular goal

Ex: I have 2 hours to kill before the class starts.
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third time lucky
[Interjektion]

used to express that after failing twice, one is bound to succeed on the third try

Drittes Mal lucky, Aller guten Dinge sind drei

Drittes Mal lucky, Aller guten Dinge sind drei

Ex: They had two attempts at baking the cake , and on the third time lucky , it came out perfectly .Sie hatten zwei Versuche, den Kuchen zu backen, und **beim dritten Mal hatte sie Glück**, er wurde perfekt.
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used in a situation when there is only a little time to do something and one must be careful not to waste any of it

Ex: We can't afford delays; there's no time to be lost in this critical phase.
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cushy
[Adjektiv]

involving minimal effort or hardship

bequem, mühelos

bequem, mühelos

Ex: While others struggled with challenging projects , she landed a cushy position with minimal stress .Während andere mit anspruchsvollen Projekten kämpften, landete sie einen **bequemen** Job mit minimalem Stress.
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to become lively and energetic

Ex: With the arrival of the carnival, the sleepy town square came to life with excitement and merriment.
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to express strongly and confidently that something is undoubtedly true or will certainly happen

Ex: I 'm so confident in my team 's victory that I bet my life on it .
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better luck next time
[Interjektion]

used to encourage someone who has just missed an opportunity or failed to succeed in a particular field

Beim nächsten Mal mehr Glück, Nächstes Mal mehr Glück

Beim nächsten Mal mehr Glück, Nächstes Mal mehr Glück

Ex: Better luck next time , I ’m sure you ’ll get it next time !**Beim nächsten Mal mehr Glück**, ich bin sicher, du schaffst es beim nächsten Mal!
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another chance for someone to become more healthy, energetic, or adopting a more optimistic view on life

Ex: After a good night 's sleep , she felt new lease of life and was ready to tackle the day .
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for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

bis auf weiteres

bis auf weiteres

Ex: The current arrangement is acceptable for the time being, but we 'll need a long-term plan .Die derzeitige Regelung ist **vorerst** akzeptabel, aber wir werden einen langfristigen Plan benötigen.
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to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges

Ex: Their friendship stood the test of time, growing stronger over the years .
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only a few moments before it is still possible to get something done or avoid something bad from happening

gerade noch rechtzeitig, im letzten Moment

gerade noch rechtzeitig, im letzten Moment

Ex: In the nick of time, we managed to catch the last train .**In letzter Minute**, schafften wir es, den letzten Zug zu erwischen.
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to be willing to do whatever it takes to avoid trouble or conflict and have a peaceful and stress-free existence

Ex: Tom did n't want to argue with his partner , so he agreed to compromise on their vacation plans do for a quiet life.
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used to say that it is typical of a person to experience an unfortunate event

Ex: She realized she had forgotten to buy the one item she needed from the grocery store , and she thought , " Typical , it 's story of my life. "
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to be in or to get oneself into a situation that may result in an unpleasant or dangerous outcome

Ex: Skipping regular vehicle maintenance can run a risk of unexpected breakdowns on the road.
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to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

durchführen, ausführen

durchführen, ausführen

Ex: Before making a decision , it 's crucial to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .Bevor eine Entscheidung getroffen wird, ist es entscheidend, eine Kosten-Nutzen-Analyse der vorgeschlagenen Änderungen **durchzuführen**.
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research
[Nomen]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

Forschung

Forschung

Ex: The team 's research on consumer behavior guided their marketing strategy for the new product .Die **Forschung** des Teams zum Verbraucherverhalten leitete ihre Marketingstrategie für das neue Produkt.
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to become
[Verb]

to start or grow to be

werden,  werden

werden, werden

Ex: The noise became unbearable during construction .Der Lärm wurde während des Baus unerträglich.
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apparent
[Adjektiv]

easy to see or notice

offensichtlich

offensichtlich

Ex: It became apparent that they had no intention of finishing the project on time .Es wurde **offensichtlich**, dass sie nicht vorhatten, das Projekt rechtzeitig zu beenden.
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to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

berücksichtigen

berücksichtigen

Ex: When planning a project, it is important to take account of the available resources and budget constraints.
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to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: Letget this project going by dividing up the tasks .
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to suffer
[Verb]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

leiden, erdulden

leiden, erdulden

Ex: He suffered a lot of pain after the accident .Er hat nach dem Unfall viel Schmerz **erlitten**.
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stroke
[Nomen]

a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body

Schlaganfall, Hirnschlag

Schlaganfall, Hirnschlag

Ex: Common risk factors for stroke include high blood pressure , diabetes , high cholesterol , smoking , and obesity .Häufige Risikofaktoren für **Schlaganfall** sind Bluthochdruck, Diabetes, hoher Cholesterinspiegel, Rauchen und Fettleibigkeit.
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to digest
[Verb]

to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

verdauen

verdauen

Ex: Digesting proteins involves the action of stomach acids .**Verdauen** von Proteinen beinhaltet die Wirkung von Magensäuren.
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to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

Ex: At the party , she played a game that encouraged guests to interact break the ice.
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to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

Ex: The company must stand on its own feet without external funding.
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to grab
[Verb]

to attract or hold someone's attention or interest

fesseln, aufmerksam machen

fesseln, aufmerksam machen

Ex: The speaker 's passionate delivery and thought-provoking ideas grabbed the audience .Die leidenschaftliche Darbietung des Redners und seine gedankenanregenden Ideen **fesselten** das Publikum.
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to follow one's intuition instead of rules or what others say

Ex: In creative endeavors, sometimes it's best to ignore the rules and follow your nose to discover something unique and original.
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to follow
[Verb]

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

folgen

folgen

Ex: Follow the arrows on the floor to navigate through the museum .**Folgen** Sie den Pfeilen auf dem Boden, um durch das Museum zu navigieren.
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pattern
[Nomen]

the way according to which something normally happens or is done

Muster, Schema

Muster, Schema

Ex: Detectives noticed a pattern in the burglaries occurring in the neighborhood .Die Detektive bemerkten ein **Muster** in den Einbrüchen, die in der Nachbarschaft stattfanden.
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to put on
[Verb]

to gain weight, often in a short period of time

zunehmen, ansetzen

zunehmen, ansetzen

Ex: He didn't realize he had put on so much weight until he tried his old jeans.Er merkte nicht, dass er so viel **zugenommen** hatte, bis er seine alte Jeans anprobierte.
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awake
[Adjektiv]

not in a state of sleep or unconsciousness

wach, aufmerksam

wach, aufmerksam

Ex: They were wide awake despite staying up late to finish their project .
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to remove oneself from social interaction or avoid contact with others

zurückziehen, sich isolieren

zurückziehen, sich isolieren

Ex: Feeling socially awkward , he withdrew from the conversation and focused on his phone instead .Sich sozial unbehaglich fühlend, **zog er sich** aus dem Gespräch zurück und konzentrierte sich stattdessen auf sein Handy.
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used to express acceptance or resignation to the way things are, particularly when faced with an unpleasant or difficult situation

Ex: The project didn’t go as planned, but that’s life for you.
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used to show one's confidence in dealing with another person's behavior and using it to their disadvantage

Ex: When Sarah realized her coworker was spreading rumors about her, she decided that two could play the game and started sharing her own positive achievements.
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enough
[Bestimmungswort]

to a necessary amount

genug, ausreichend

genug, ausreichend

Ex: His explanation was clear enough for everyone to understand .Seine Erklärung war **genug** klar, damit jeder sie verstehen konnte.
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whole
[Adjektiv]

including every part, member, etc.

ganz, vollständig

ganz, vollständig

Ex: They read the whole story aloud in class .Sie lasen die **ganze** Geschichte laut in der Klasse vor.
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all
[Bestimmungswort]

used to refer to every number, part, amount of something or a particular group

all-

all-

Ex: They have watched all the episodes of that series .
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each
[Bestimmungswort]

used to refer to every one of two or more people or things, when you are thinking about them separately

jeder, jede

jeder, jede

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plenty
[Pronomen]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

viel, reichlich

viel, reichlich

Ex: The holiday sale provided plenty of discounts on various products .Der Feiertagsverkauf bot **reichlich** Rabatte auf verschiedene Produkte.
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a great deal
[Phrase]

to a large extent

Ex: She a great deal about her family 's well-being .
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hardly
[Adverb]

to a very small degree or extent

kaum, fast nicht

kaum, fast nicht

Ex: She hardly noticed the subtle changes in the room 's decor .Sie bemerkte **kaum** die subtilen Veränderungen in der Raumdekoration.
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several
[Bestimmungswort]

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

mehrer-

mehrer-

Ex: She received several invitations to different events this weekend.Sie erhielt **mehrere** Einladungen zu verschiedenen Veranstaltungen an diesem Wochenende.
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none
[Bestimmungswort]

not any of the members of a group of people or things

kein-

kein-

Ex: None of the applicants met the qualifications for the job , so the position remained vacant .**Keiner** der Bewerber erfüllte die Qualifikationen für die Stelle, daher blieb die Position vakant.
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no
[Bestimmungswort]

used to say there is none of something

kein

kein

Ex: I have no idea what you 're talking about .Ich habe **keine** Ahnung, wovon du sprichst.
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few
[Bestimmungswort]

a small unspecified number of people or things

wenig-

wenig-

Ex: We should arrive in a few minutes.Wir sollten in **einigen** Minuten ankommen.
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few
[Bestimmungswort]

a small unspecified number of people or things

wenig-

wenig-

Ex: We should arrive in a few minutes.Wir sollten in **einigen** Minuten ankommen.
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a little
[Adverb]

used to indicate a small or limited amount of something, often uncountable

ein wenig, leicht

ein wenig, leicht

Ex: I added a little sugar to the tea.Ich habe **ein wenig** Zucker in den Tee gegeben.
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little
[Bestimmungswort]

used to indicate a small degree, amount, etc.

etwas

etwas

Ex: We have little information about the incident .Wir haben **wenig** Informationen über den Vorfall.
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most
[Bestimmungswort]

used to refer to the largest number or amount

meist-

meist-

Ex: Most students in the class preferred the new teaching method .
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to become interested or enthusiastic about something, often to the point of obsession

Ex: After volunteering , got the bug for helping others .
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such a pain
[Phrase]

someone or something that is irritating, troublesome, or causes inconvenience

Ex: The paperwork for this project what a pain.
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to experience the sudden, surprising, and overwhelming impact of something, that catches someone off guard and leaves them feeling stunned or overwhelmed

Ex: The severity of the car accident hit me like a ton of bricks when I saw the damage to my car .
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used to express relief that something has finally happened, after a long delay or period of waiting

Ex: She finally spoke up at the meetingand not before time, as everyone was waiting for her input .
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any old time
[Phrase]

at any convenient or available time, without the need for careful planning or scheduling

Ex: Any old time you feel like chatting , just call me .
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used to indicate satisfaction or approval with a change or improvement in a situation

Ex: He’s been working hard all week, and now that is more like ita well-deserved break.
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fancy that
[Interjektion]

used to express surprise, disbelief, or amazement about something that has just been said or observed

Stell dir das vor!, Das gibt's doch nicht!

Stell dir das vor!, Das gibt's doch nicht!

Ex: He won the lottery again?Er hat wieder im Lotto gewonnen? **Stell dir das vor**!
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a variety of unspecified things or situations

Ex: I spent the afternoon this and that around the house .
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used to refer nostalgically to a past time or era, often implying that the time being referred to was a better or more enjoyable time

Ex: My grandparents often saythose were the days, reminiscing about their youth .
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used to indicate that there is nothing more to say or do about a particular matter

Ex: He apologized once and for all, and that is all he could do.
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used to say that unfortunate or unexpected events sometimes occur and that it is a natural part of life to experience them

Ex: I didn’t win the competition, but these things happen when there’s tough competition.
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used to describe a day that is particularly difficult or frustrating

Ex: Sometimes we have one of those days when everything feels like a challenge .
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used to say that difficult or challenging situations are a natural part of life and are meant to test our strength and resilience

Ex: I missed the flight , and it seemed like the end of the world , these things are sent to try us, are n’t they ?
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to stop talking about or discussing something, especially when there is no need for further elaboration or action

Ex: After hearing her side, I think it’s best to just leave it at that and not argue.
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used to ask for someone's opinion or reaction to a particular idea, proposal, or suggestion

Ex: How does an early morning start for the meeting grab you?
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used to encourage or praise someone for their positive attitude or determination in a difficult or challenging situation

Ex: Even though the project was tough, he kept pushing forward.
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to have an intuition or a premonition about something without any logical or rational explanation

Ex: We should take precautions because have a feeling this situation might get worse .
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to reach a conclusion or make a choice after careful consideration and evaluation of various options or possibilities

gelangen zu, kommen zu

gelangen zu, kommen zu

Ex: The couple had a long conversation and came to an understanding about their future .Das Paar hatte ein langes Gespräch und **kam zu** einem Verständnis über ihre Zukunft.
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dead
[Adverb]

to an absolute or complete extent

völlig, absolut

völlig, absolut

Ex: They were dead silent during the whole meeting .
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on time
[Adverb]

exactly at the specified time, neither late nor early

pünktlich

pünktlich

Ex: She cooked the meal on time for the dinner party.Sie kochte das Essen **rechtzeitig** für die Dinnerparty.
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about time
[Phrase]

used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier

Ex: By next month , it will be about time for us to move into our new house .
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