Das Buch Interchange - Obere Mittelstufe - Einheit 7 – Teil 1

to use something without care or more than needed

verschwenden

to cause or give rise to something

erzeugen

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

durchschnittlich

to make something using raw materials or different components

produzieren

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

Kunststoff

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

Flasche

to break down into simpler parts or substances

zersetzt werden

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

wegwerfen

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

enden

to provide something needed or wanted

liefern

to give food to a person or an animal

füttern

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

wählen

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

Rat

made impure or polluted by harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses

kontaminiert

consisting of poisonous substances

giftig

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

chemisch

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

Mangel

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

Wartung

to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event

verschleppen

the act of giving money to be able to use something like an apartment, house, car, or special equipment that is owned by another person

Miete

as a result of a specific cause or reason

aufgrund

used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation

folglich

used to introduce the reason of something happening

wegen

used to indicate movement or passage from one side or end to the other

durch

regarding or affecting the entire world

global

the state of being without a job

Arbeitslosigkeit

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

Hungersnot

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

Globale Erwärmung

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

Regierung

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

Korruption

an illness that can be transmitted from one person, animal, or object to another, and can spread quickly through a community

infektiöse Krankheit

a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

Gewalt

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

politisch

a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely

Unruhen

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

Armut

a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade

Rezession

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

treiben

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

Fabrik

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

pumpen

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

ignorieren

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

Gesetz

the process or act of organizing or managing a group of people or an organization

Management

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

Öffentlichkeitsarbeit

someone in a high-ranking position who is responsible for making important decisions in a company or organization

Exekutive

to not move anymore

stoppen

the act of traveling in an airplane

Flug