English words at level A2

1268 words that learners meet at A2, with a short meaning each. Levels follow the CEFR-J and Octanove profiles.

  1. featurenounMerkmal, Feature, Eigenschaftчерта, функция, черта лицаособливість, властивість, рисаOne's structure or make-up: form, shape, bodily proportions.
  2. generationnounGeneration, Geschlechtсоздание, поколение, зарождениепоколінняThe act of creating something or bringing something into being; production, creation.
  3. metalnounMetal, Metallметалл, металметалAny of a number of chemical elements in the periodic table that form a metallic bond with other metal atoms; generally shiny, somewhat malleable and hard, often a conductor of heat and electricity.
  4. targetnounZiel, Zielscheibe, Schießscheibeцель, мишень, намерениеціль, мета, намірA butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
  5. villagenounDorf, Kirchdorfсело, деревня, хуторсело, селище, поселенняA rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.
  6. agentnounAgent, Agentin, Wirkstoffагент, исполнитель, деятельпредставник, агент, представницяOne who exerts power, or has the power to act.
  7. drawnounAnziehungskraft, Unentschieden, Ziehungрозыгрыш, ничья, равный счётнічияThat which draws: that which attracts e.g. a crowd.
  8. ringnounRing, Manege, Mengenringкольцо, колечко, перстенькільце, перстень, каблучкаA circumscribing object, (roughly) circular and hollow, looking like an annual ring, earring, finger ring etc.
  9. silvernounSilber, Silbergeld, Silbergeschirrсеребряные изделия, серебро, серебристыйсрібло, сріблястийA lustrous, white, metallic element, atomic number 47, atomic weight 107.87, symbol Ag.
  10. spreadnounBrotaufstrich, Aufstrichраспространение, разворот, простираниепоширення, розповсюдження, намазкаThe act of spreading.
  11. chairmannounVorsitzender, VorsitzendeпредседательголоваA person presiding over a meeting, sometimes especially a man. (Compare chairwoman, chairperson, chair.)
  12. methodnounMethode, Art und Weise, Verfahrenспособ, метод, приёмспосіб, метод, прийомA process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
  13. strengthnounStärke, Kraft, Festigkeitсила, мощьсила, міць, міцністьThe quality or degree of being strong.
  14. winnernounSieger, Gewinner, Siegerinпобедитель, победительницапереможець, переможницяOne who has won or often wins.
  15. handlenounGriff, Gelegenheit, Henkelручка, рукоять, рукояткаручка, рукояткаThe part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
  16. troublenounÄrger, Schwierigkeit, Müheбеда, затруднение, горехалепа, біда, гореA distressing or dangerous situation.
  17. advantagenounVorteil, Vorzugпреимущество, выгодакористь, перевага, вигодаAny condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.
  18. influencenounEinfluss, Beeinflussung, Beeinflusserвлияние, воздействие, действиевплив, уплив, впливанняThe power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.
  19. woodnounHolz, Holzart, Waldlandдерево, лес, древесинадерево, деревина, лісThe substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree. Used as a material for construction, to manufacture various items, etc. or as fuel.
  20. backgroundnounHintergrund, Hintergrundbild, Schreibtischhintergrundбэкграунд, фон, опытпоходження, тло, фонOne's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
  21. hostnounOrganisator, Gastgeber, Veranstalterведущий, хозяин, хозяйкаґазда, господар, хазяїнOne which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
  22. patientnounPatient, Kranke, Patientinбольной, пациент, больнаяхворий, хвора, пацієнтA person or animal that receives health care from a doctor, nurse, dentist, allied health practitioner, or other person educated in health care.
  23. softwarenounSoftwareПО, софтвер, программное обеспечениепрограмне забезпечення, ПЗEncoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).
  24. bossnounChef, Chefin, Bundбосс, начальник, руководительначальник, шеф, головаOne who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
  25. magicnounMagie, Zauber, Zaubereiмагия, фокус, волшебствомагія, фокус, чаклунствоThe application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them.
  26. requestnounNachfrage, Gesuch, Bitteзапрос, требование, просьбазапит, прохання, вимогаAct of requesting (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).
  27. beautynounSchönheit, Schöne, Schönerкрасота, прелесть, красавицакраса, красуня, красуньThe quality of being (especially visually) attractive, pleasing, fine or good-looking; comeliness.
  28. fixnounDilemma, Reparatur, Ortungдилемма, ремонт, затруднениеситуація, стан, становищеA repair or corrective action.
  29. rollnounRolle, Rollen, Walzeвал, переворот, списоквал, ролик, сувійThe act or result of rolling, or state of being rolled.
  30. youthnounJugend, Jugendliche, Jugendlicherмолодость, юность, молодой человекюність, юнацтво, молодістьThe quality or state of being young.
  31. strategynounStrategie, KriegskundeстратегиястратегіяThe science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare.
  32. webnounNetzсеть, сетка, перепонкамережа, сіткаThe silken structure which a spider builds using silk secreted from the spinnerets at the caudal tip of its abdomen; a spiderweb.
  33. winenounWein, Wii (Haut Rhin), Win (Bas Rhin)вино, бордовиноAn alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grape juice, with an ABV ranging from 5.5–16%.
  34. audiencenounPublikum, Zuschauer, Audienzenаудитория, публика, зрителиаудиторія, глядачі, публікаA group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.
  35. baynounBuchtзалив, бухта, нишазатока, бухта, відсікA body of water (especially the sea) contained by a concave shoreline.
  36. descriptionnounBeschreibung, DeskriptionописаниеописA sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.
  37. guardnounWächter, Schutz, Parierstangeчасовой, охранник, стражзахисник, охорона, вартаA person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
  38. mentionnounErwähnungссылка, упоминаниепосилання, згадкаA speaking or noticing of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner.
  39. SpanishnounSpanierиспанцыіспанець, іспанкаThe people of Spain, collectively; Spaniards.
  40. electricnounE-Auto, Elektroauto, ElektromobilэлектромобильелектромобільElectricity; the electricity supply.
  41. emergencynounNotfall, Notlage, Notstandч. п., чрезвычайное положение, чрезвычайное происшествиенадзвичайна ситуація, аварійна ситуація, відділення невідкладної допомогиA situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.
  42. shapenounForm, Zustand, Gestaltформа, положение, состояниевигляд, форма, кшталтThe status or condition of something
  43. valleynounTal, SenkeдолинадолинаAn elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.
  44. zonenounBereich, Zone, Gebietобласть, район, зоназонаEach of the five regions of the earth's surface into which it was divided by climatic differences, namely the torrid zone (between the tropics), two temperate zones (between the tropics and the polar circles), and two frigid zones (within the polar circles).
  45. accidentnounUnfall, Zufall, MalheurДТП, случай, ч. п.аварія, випадок, катастрофаAn unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.
  46. discussionnounDiskussion, Besprechung, Erörterungобсуждение, дискуссиядискусія, обміркуванняConversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
  47. hundrednounHunderterсотня, сотенная, сторублёвкастоліття, вік, сторіччяA hundred-dollar bill, or any other note denominated 100 (e.g. a hundred euros).
  48. pathnounWeg, Pfadпуть, дорога, дорожкашлях, путь, стежкаA trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.
  49. promisenounVersprechenобещание, посулобіцянкаAn oath or affirmation; a vow.
  50. beernounBier, biaпивопивоAn alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt; often with hops or some other substance (like gruit) to impart a bitter flavor.
  51. forestnounWald, Forst, HainлеслісA dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods.
  52. intelligencenounIntelligenz, Klugheit, Geheimdienstум, разум, интеллектрозум, інтелект, глуздThe capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn; the ability to process sentient experience to generate true beliefs with a justified degree of confidence.
  53. labournounArbeit, Arbeiter, Wehenработа, труд, рабочиепраця, труд, пологиAn effort expended on a particular task; toil, work.
  54. suitnounAnzug, Farbeкостюм, комбинезон, мастькостюм, комбінезон, мастьA set of clothes to be worn together, now especially a man's matching jacket and trousers (also business suit or lounge suit), or a similar outfit for a woman.
  55. appearancenounAussehen, Auftritt, Erscheinenпоявление, внешность, явлениепоява, зовнішність, зовнішній виглядThe act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.
  56. behaviornounVerhalten, Betragen, BenehmenповедениеповедінкаHuman conduct relative to social norms.
  57. honornounEhreчесть, достоинство, почтениечесть, гонорRecognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
  58. raynounStrahl, Rochen, Halbgeradeлуч, излучение, скатпромінь, скатA beam of light or radiation.
  59. ancientnounAntiquitätантиквариатантикваріатA person who is very old.
  60. communicationnounKommunikation, Mitteilung, Verbindungсообщение, распространение, передачаспілкування, повідомлення, комунікаціяThe act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.
  61. endingnounEnde, Ablauf, Beendigungконец, окончание, завершениезакінчення, завершення, кінецьA termination or conclusion.
  62. exercisenounÜbung, Sport, Trainingтренировка, упражнение, практикавправа, тренування, зарядкаAny activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.
  63. expressnounExpress, Schnellzugэкспресс, скорый поездекспресA mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly, either on a regular schedule or as a special or excursion. Express trains often pass through stations along the way without stopping at them.
  64. heronounTiger, Tigerin, TigermännchenтигртигрSomebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
  65. jokenounWitz, Spaß, Scherzшутка, анекдот, клоунжарт, анекдот, дотепAn amusing story.
  66. planetnounPlanet, Wandelstern, planedпланетапланетаEach of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky—the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
  67. lawyernounAnwalt, Rechtsanwalt, Anwältinадвокат, юрист, юристкаадвокат, юрист, юристкаA professional person with a graduate law degree that qualifies for legal work (such as Juris Doctor)
  68. MsnounFrauгоспожа, г-жаTitle used before an adult woman's name or surname, especially when it is not desired or possible to indicate her marital status with Miss or Mrs.
  69. schedulenounZeitplan, Programm, Terminпрограмма, план, графикграфік, розкладA procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to occur.
  70. concernnounSorge, Anliegen, Konzernзабота, беспокойство, концернзанепокоєння, турбота, концернThat which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
  71. maxnounSchaufel, Schippe, Kelleковш, совок, горячая новостьсовок, ківшAn extreme, a great extent.
  72. strikenounStrike, Schlag, Streikстрайк, удар, забастовкастрайк, удар, забастовкаA status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch when the ball goes in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught.
  73. apartmentnounWohnungквартира, апартаментквартира, апартаментA complete domicile occupying only part of a building, especially one for rent; a flat.
  74. chainnounKetteсерия, цепь, сетьсерія, кайдани, ланцюгA series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
  75. chapternounKapitel, Abschnitt, Verbandглава, раздел, отделениеглава, розділOne of the main sections into which a published work is divided, especially a book.
  76. journeynounWeg, Reise, Tourпутешествие, поездка, турнеподорож, поїздкаA set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage.
  77. tasknounAufgabe, Pflichtзадача, задание, цельзавдання, задача, метаA piece of work done as part of one’s duties.
  78. argumentnounArgument, Diskussion, Streitаргумент, обоснование, доводаргумент, обґрунтування, суперечкаA fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.
  79. debatenounDebatte, Diskussion, Streitgesprächдискуссия, обсуждение, спордискусія, дебати, суперечкаAn argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
  80. escapenounFluchtспасение, побег, бегствовтеча, ескейпThe act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation.
  81. faultnounFehler, Schuld, Brückeвина, ошибка, проступоквина, помилка, дефектCulpability; the responsibility for a blameworthy event.
  82. talentnounTalent, Begabungталант, дар, одарённостьталант, дар, здібністьA marked natural ability or skill.
  83. temperaturenounTemperatur, Fieber, erhöhte Temperaturтемпература, жар, горячкатемпература, жар, гарячкаA measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.
  84. contextnounKontext, Zusammenhangконтекст, ситуация, обстановкаконтекстThe surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
  85. displaynounDisplay, Vorstellung, Vorführungшоу, представление, показпоказ, дисплейA show or spectacle.
  86. novelnounRoman, Novelleроман, повесть, новеллароман, повість, новелаA work of prose fiction, longer than a novella.
  87. stadiumnounStadionстадион, ристалищестадіонA venue where sporting events are held.
  88. editornounRedakteur, Editor, Herausgeberредактор, монтажёр, редакторкаредактор, редакторкаA person who edits or makes changes to documents.
  89. kingdomnounKönigreich, Reich, Königtumцарство, мир, королевствоцарство, світ, королівствоA realm having a king or queen as its actual or nominal sovereign.
  90. usualnounThe typical state of something, or something that is typical.
  91. wavenounWelle, Wirbel, Wogeволна, валхвиляA moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
  92. customernounKunde, Käufer, Kundinклиент, покупатель, заказчикклієнт, замовник, покупецьA habitual patron, regular purchaser, returning client; a person or company who has a custom of buying from a particular business.
  93. familiarnounPaar, Kamerad, GefährteфамильярфамільярAn attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.
  94. upsetnounÜberraschungssiegотвлечениебезлад, безладдя, розладDisturbance or disruption.
  95. entertainmentnounUnterhaltungразвлечение, представление, забавазабава, розвага, забавкаAn activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.
  96. saltnounSalz, Kochsalz, Soizсоль, поваренная сольсільA common substance, chemically consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl), used extensively as a food ingredient, seasoning, condiment, and preservative.
  97. blownounBö, Schlag, BöeударударA strong wind.
  98. dangernounGefahr, Bedrohungопасность, угрозанебезпека, загрозаExposure to likely harm; risk of death or serious injury.
  99. gendernounGeschlecht, soziales Geschlecht, Genderпол, род, гендерстать, рід, гендерClass; kind.
  100. attitudenounHaltung, Einstellung, Orientierungпозиция, отношение, позаставлення, відношенняThe position of the body or way of carrying oneself.
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