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Business Vocabulary 1



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anhängen, beifügen (a)

attach

"I will attach the document to my email."

variiren, ändern, wechseln (v)

vary

Milk prices vary slightly from store to store.

Der Anhang (a)

attachment

"The email included three attachments."

Der Beitrag (zb ..der Mitarbeiter) (c)

contribution

The spokesperson thanked the participants for their contributions to the conference.

DIe Lacierung / Einführung (L)

launch 

We are preparing the product launch.

 

Der Plan / Das Schema (s)

scheme

He worked according to a fixed scheme.

die Schadenersatzforderung (c)

claim

beurteilen (j)

judge

We cannot judge people by their nationality or colour.

eifrig / ungeduldig (e)

eager 

I am eager to know the results of my test.

wahrscheinlich (L)

likely

She is likely to arrive tomorrow.

(Gegenteil: unlikely)

zufällig begegnen (b)

bump into

vertraut, gewohnt (a)

accustomed

Einstellung, Haltung (a)

attitude

"Employees with a positive attitude tend to be promoted faster."

auseichend, genügend (s)

sufficient​

My salary is sufficient for a family of four. 

 

Das Vertrauen (t)

trust

He is trying very hard to earn my trust.

Der Ausgleich, Die Abfindung (c)

compensation

The days off were an ideal compensation after all the overtime.

das Ziel (o)

objective

The objective of the strategy is to improve sales.

schwarze zahlen schreiben 

to be in the black

rote zahlen schreiben

to be in the red

Hellraumprojektor (o)

OHP

 

DIe Umfrage/ Studie (s)

survey 

Thank you for your participation in our survey.

sich vertraut machen (f)

 

familiarise 

Angebot und Nachfrage (s)

supply and demand 

vertrauen (t)

trust

My husband knows that he can trust me.

Qualitätslevel (g)

grade

ferner / ausserdem / darüber hinaus  (f)

furthermore

Furthermore, it is important to review all processes.

vortragen (L)

lecture

The expert lectured on renewable energy.

Der Profit, die Marge (m)

margin

(auch: profit margin)

The margin is the difference between the cost and selling price.

Das Sortiment / Die Auswahl (r)

range 

Our shop offers a wide range of products.

Die Anlage (im Brief) (e)

enclosure

The enclosure contains details on the offer submitted.

Der umstand (c)

circumstance

The project has benefited from conducive(förderlichen) circumstances.

die Behauptung (c)

claim

We tested the accuracy of these claims.

die Beobachtung (o)

observation

The scientists reported on their observations.

Präzise, genau (a)

accurate

"With this instrument you can get very accurate measurements"

sich in etwas einarbeiten (f) 

familiarise onself with

Das Vorkommen, Ereignis (o)

occurrence

A lunar eclipse is a rare occurrence.

 

Das Ziel (g)

goal

I have set myself a new goal that I want to achieve.

 

Filiale (b)

branch

"The bank is planning to open a branch in Turkey."

beweisen, nachweisen (p)

prove

The scientists proved the effectiveness of this medicine.

Der Streit, Argumentation (q)

quarrel

After a short quarrel, we all started to agree. 

Der Anfang/Beginn (c)

commencement 

The bell announced the commencement of the ceremony.

Die Anmeldung (r)

registration

An email address is required for the registration.

verkaufen, Einzelhandel betreiben (r)

retail

The company mainly retails sportswear.

 

zirkulieren (c)

circulate

The ventilation system allows fresh air to circulate in the building.

DIe Angelegenheit (a)

affair

"It is better not to interfere in the affairs of others."

anmelden/regristrieren (e)

enrol

I have just enrolled in a Spanish course.

 

Der Fall / Das Beispiel (i)

instance

In most instances the drug takes immediate effect.

 

 

erheblich (s)

substantial 

He paid a substantial amount of money for this luxury car.

Bewusstsein, Kenntnis (a)

awareness

"We need to raise awareness for the needs of children."

Die Genauigkeit, Präzision, Richtigkeit (a)

accuracy

"He does his job with great accuracy."

der Gründer (f)

founder

The founder of the company still runs it today.

ermöglichen, befähigen (e)

enable

The new software enables me to work from home.

 

 

Das Aufrechterhalten, Die Wartung/Wartungsarbeiten (m)

maintenance

Regular maintenance will prevent downtime.

Gründen (F)

found

My grandfather founded the company many years ago.

 

Der Grundsatz / Das Prinzip (p)

principle

He always sticks to his principles.

eine Frage aufwerfen / eine Frage stellen (p)

pose a question 

DIe Forschung (r)

research

He studied biology and now works in research. 

 

geschäfts image (c)

corporate image

The project involves a corporate responsibility of all team members.

im Namen von, im Auftrag (b)

on behalf of

"I welcomed the visitors on behalf of all of us."

zuverlässig, verlässlich (r)

reliable

I always call the same babysitter, she is very reliable.

 

mit etwas fortfahren (g)

get on with 

The break was over, and he got on with his work.

Die/Der Teilnehmer / Anwesenheit (a)

attendance

"Attendance at the seminar is free."

Der Lohn / Das Gehalt (w)

wage

The company paid the wage on time.

anpassen (a) verb

adapt

"After the move, the family had to adapt to their new surroundings."

sekundär, zweitrangig  (s)

secondary

There is one main issue, all other aspects are secondary.

 

Die Einschreibung (e)

enrolment

Enrolment to the study course is possible twice a year. 

 

DIe Tochtergesellschaft (s) 

subsidiary

The parent company has subsidiaries all over the world.

 

DIe Gerechtigkeit (j)

justice 

The hero fights for justice.

 

abzielen, sich zum Ziel setzen (t)

target

The campaign targets a young audience.

Die Unterkunft (a)

accommodation

"The old hotel is now used as accommodation for students."

 

Das Geschenk (g)

gift

I bought a gift for my sister's birthday. 

 

hauptsächlich (p)

principal

I explained the principal reasons.

 

erfordern, fordern, verlangen  (r)

require

This situation requires a prompt response.

bedeutend, erheblich, deutlich (s)

significant

His knowledge of Chinese is a significant advantage in his job search.

behaupten (verlangen,fordern) (c)

claim

The company claims that any residuals are completely nontoxic.

vorherig (p)

previous

I want to revert to the previous version of the file.

bedenken, berücksichtigen,in Erwägung ziehen (t)

take into consideration

We should take all options into consideration.

rechtlich (L)

legal

He had to act within the legal framework.

Getränk (b)

beverage

"The stewardess offered coffee, tea, water and other beverages to the passengers."

DIe Umwelt (e)

environment 

Cycling is healthy and good for the environment.

Die Anfrage (e)

enquiry

Please send your enquiries to our email address.

 

Die Spannung / Nervosität (t)

tension

The tension was palpable when the winner was about to be announced. 

Kurz vor Bekanntgabe des Gewinners herrschte spürbare Spannung.

erneuerbar (r)

renewable

The country has excellent resources for renewable energy .

Das Ziel (t)

target

We are working hard to achieve our target.

Frist, Abgabetermin (d)

deadline

The deadline for enrollment is tomorrow.

Die Sicherheit (s)

security

Security is important, so I am locking the door.

 

umgekehrt, gegenteilig (c)

contrary

platzierung (p)

placement

The placement of products on the shelf affects sales.

 

betonen (h)

highlight

The director highlighted the positive trend in his presentation.

einbeziehen (i)

involve

We must involve all the partners in the negotiations.

innert, innerhalb (w)

within

The castle lies within the town walls. 

 

forschen (r)

research

Scientists research the composition of the human DNA.

 

behaupten (m)

maintain

verb: aufrechterhalten, warten (m)

maintain

The machines are maintained on an annual basis.

DIe Verbeitung (s)

spread

Doctors are trying to prevent the spread of diseases.

Die Ergänzung (a)

addition

"The glossary is a useful addition to the article."

erkundigen (e)

enquire

He enquired about the status of his application.

aufbrechen, losfahren (s)

set off

Die Abwechslung / Vielfalt / Auswahl (v)

variety

I have a lot of variety in my job.

 

sich eintragen (r)

register

He registered his company logo as a trademark.

Konten (a)

Accounts

"They audit the company's accounts once a year."

beitragen (c)

contribute

Each employee contributes to the success of the company.

 

ganz im Gegeteil (c)

on the contrary

wirtschaftliche situation (e)

economic situation

The economic situation of the country has improved.

Vorteil (b)

benefit 

"An upgrade to the new version will bring many benefits."

gründen, aufstellen (e)

establish

My brother established a successful business.

Die Vorlesung / Der Vortrag (L)

lecture 

The students had to attend at least five lectures a week.

 

Die Untersuchung (i)

investigation 

The managing director launched an investigation when files kept disappearing.

 

entstehen, eintreten (o)

occur

The team will fix any problem that may occur.

 

absagen (c)

call off 

I missed my plane and had to call off the meeting.

Die Teilnahme (p)

participation

Thank you for your participation in our survey.

profitieren, nützen (b)

benefit

"This strategy will ultimately benefit us all."

anfangen, beginnen (c)

commence

The first quarter commences in January.

behandeln als (t)

treat as

sparsam (e)

economical 

A small car is more economical.

suchen (s)

seek - sought - sought

He decided to seek shelter under a tree when it began to rain.

 

aufkommen, entehen (a) verb

arise

"If any problems arise, we will assist our partners."

verlangen, fordern (d)

demand

The employees demand higher wages.

Die Analysen (a) 

analyses

Fach vwl (e)

economics

Wichtigkeit, Bedeutung (s)

significance

The invention of the internet is of great significance.

 

DIe Nacchfrage (d)

demand

Demand for the new product is enormous.

 

Der Arbeitgeber (e)

employer

The company is an attractive employer in the region.

Die Anforderung (r)

requirement 

My sister has met all the requirements for the scholarship. 

vergelichen (c)

contrast

We contrasted the two characters of the story.

fahr fort / durchhalten (k)

keep up

If you keep up this pace, you can leave early today. 

 

teilnehmen (a)

attend

"I cannot attend, but I will be with you in spirit."

Der Detailhandel (r)

retail

There are many jobs in the retail sector.

einheitlich, gleich (u)

uniform

I kneaded the dough until it had a uniform consistency.  

Ich knetete den Teig, bis er eine einheitliche Konsistenz hatte.

verteilen (d)

distribute

My sister distributes leaflets to earn some pocket money.

schlecht (p)

poor

My performance was poor last time, I can do better.

persönlich (p)

personal

The new security system will protect personal data.

mittel / dazwischenliegend  (i)

intermediate

Kapitalfluss (c)

cash flow

the company's cash flow has developed positively.

beabsichtigen (i)

intend 

She intends to become an astronaut one day.

 

DIe Kündigung/Entlassung (d)

dismissal

After her dismissal, she quickly found a better job.

 

Die Antwort, reaktion (r)

response

I received a quick response to my email.

 

Der Angestellte (e)

employee 

All employees have contributed to the success of our company.

zusätzlich (s)

supplementary

My hobby is a source of supplementary income.

 

analysieren (a)

analye

bewirken, herbeiführen (b)

bring about

"My intervention brought about some changes"

abheben, zurücktreten, sich zurückziehen (w)

withdraw

They withdraw money from their accounts at the beginning of the month.

The army withdrew the troops from the conflict zone.

The author withdrew from public life. 

stelle, Platz (s)

site

We will build our own house on this site.

Arbeitsbeginn stempeln (c)

clock in

(telefon) auflegen (h)

hang up

I never hang up the phone without saying goodbye.

Konkurs, Insolvenz (b)

bankruptcy

"The company filed for bankruptcy."

Die Prognose / Vorhersage (f)

forecast

The forecast was positive, so I invested some money. 

 

Der Gefallen (f)

favour

Can you do me a favour and get me some toast from the shop?

 

Kontostand, Bankguthaben (b)

bank balance

wesentlich, gross, wichtig, bedeutend (m)

major

The director plays a major role in the company.

 

wichtig (e)

essential

The internet has become an essential part of everyday life.

scharf (k)

keen

The student's keen mind impressed the professor.

(scharfe verstand)

Die Kapazität, Fähigkeit (c)

capacity

His capacity to listen made him a good manager.

Der Rektor, Direktor, Chef (p)

the principal

The principal commissioned the translation of the contract.

im Ausland (a)

abroad

"The company often deals abroad."

innländisch (d)

domestic 

Domestic suppliers will raise prices.

netzwerk (n)

network

Verfügbar, Lieferbar (a)

avialable

"I booked the last available seats for the show."

entlassen, ablehnen, abweisen (d)

dismiss

The committee dismissed the application for funding.

erneuern (r)

renew

I renewed my newspaper subscription.

 

Branche (b)

branch

 

Das Entgegenkommen (a)

accommodation

 

Die Stiftung (f)

foundation

He has established a foundation for disadvantaged children.

 

netzwerken (n)

networking

Networking is essential in today's job market.

 

unterstützen, helfen (a)

assist

"It's her job to assist the project manager."

ähnlich (s)

similar

He is very similar to his brother.

Der Misserfolg/Ausfall (f)

failure

The failure of one machine can lead to a halt in production.

zusätzlich (a) adverb

additionally

"Additionally, you will receive a discount on your next booking."

DIe Einrichtung/Anlage (f)

facility 

A tennis court and a pool are part of the facilities.

Die Garantie (s)

security

The client has to provide security for the amount.

 

Die Auktion (a)

auction

jemanden anrempeln (b)

bump into

"I accidentally bumped into a lady in the street."

Das Konzept, Auffassung, Begriff (c)

concept

Konzept  The company is constantly developing concepts for new products.

Begriff Courage is an abstract concept.

verweigern, bestreiten (d)

deny

The man could neither confirm nor deny the charges. 

Der Fortschritt,Vorsprung, Vorschuss (a) 

advance

"We usually ask new clients for an advance"

Vorfall (i)

incident 

I reported the incident to the police.

 

gültig (v)

valid

You need a valid passport to travel to the US.

Branche, Tätigkeit (f)

field 

The company sets the benchmark for quality in this field

beweisbar (p)

proveable

Die Verteilung (d)

distribution 

The distribution of goods must be done fairly.

neigen zu / tendieren zu (t)

tend to

I tend to sleep late on the weekends.

würdigen, schätzen (a)

appreciate

"Customers appreciate good service and reliability."

lancieren / starten (L)

launch

The company will launch a new product this year.

liefern, anbieten (s)

supply 

The company supplies vehicles and spare parts for the American market.

beitragend (c)

contributory

betonen, unterstreichen (E)

emphasise 

The speaker emphasised his point again.

offensichtlich (o)

obvious / obviously

It is obvious that they are happy.

Der Beweis (p)

proof

The fingerprints were an unequivocal proof.

praktisch, geradezu, nahezu (v)

virtually

The number of visitors to the trade fair has virtually doubled.

Der Lieferant / Anbieter (s)

supplier

Our supplier delivers high-quality products.

geboten (b) adj

bid

 

aufgabenbezogen (t)

task-based

 

scheitern (f)

fail

f you fail, you need to try again.

Verfügbarkeit (a)

availability

"The delivery speed will depend on the availability of the product."

anerkennen, erkennen (r)

recognise 

My sister recognised her former teacher on television.

Jährlich (a)

annual

"The annual family reunion will take place next week."

Der Rahmen, Die Rahmenbedingungen (f)

framework

The new framework has been prepared and submitted.

 

Die Quelle / Der Ursprung (s)

source

The source of the river is very close to the village.

Der Richter (j)

Judge

The judge passes sentence at the end of the trial.

begehrt, gesucht (s)

sought-after

Cheap housing is very sought-after in university towns. 

Die Rechtfertigung (j)

Justification 

What he did was wrong, there is no justification for his actions.

 

gestützt auf, aufgrund (B)

based on 

"Based on our findings, we recommend the new system."

Die Anerkennung (r)

recognition

The recognition of his work is very important to him.

Die Technik / Das Vorgehen (t)

technique

He uses the technique of montage to connect ideas in his novels. 

Er verwendet die Technik der Montage, um Ideen in seinen Romanen zu verbinden.

 

jemanden entgegenkommen (a)

accommodate 

"accommodate the demand" - "Die Nachfrage befriedigen"

 

Die Aufgabe (t)

task

The employee has to complete many tasks during his working day.

ausgedacht, sich einfallen lassen (c)

come up with

I quickly need to come up with a good excuse.

sich weigern, ablehnen (r)

refuse

The seller refuses to take back damaged products.

sicherstellen (e)

ensure

We need to ensure that the machines are in good working order.

liefern (d)

deliver

We can deliver any package within five working days.

schmal, eng (n)

narrow

The bed was a bit narrow, but very comfortable.

untersuchen (I)

investigate 

Forensic scientists are investigating the composition of the substance.

 

skalenerträge (e)

economies of scale 

Due to the merger, we can achieve economies of scale.

beachtlich (r)

remarkable

This remarkable painting is a masterpiece.

Das Personal (p)

personnel 

We need skilled personnel with experience.

dennoch, trotzdem (n)

nevertheless, (immer mit Komma)

The team did not play well; nevertheless, it won the match.

unterbewertet (u & nicht "underrated")

undervalued 

Das Einkommen (i)

income

Thanks to a promotion, my monthly income has increased.

 

zuvelässig, vertrauenswürdig (t)

trustworthy

His promise sounds trustworthy.

fordernd, ansprichsvoll (d)

demanding

My new job is interesting but demanding.

 

Zeitgemäss, modern (c)

contemporary

I prefer contemporary literature to classical literature.

die note (g)

grade

I got a good grade on my biology test.

 

Die Anpassung (a)

adaption

"The system works much better now after the adaptation."

kompatibel, austauschbar (c)

compatible

The new software versions are not compatible with the old operating system.

Die Quittung (r)

receipt

I need the receipt in order to exchange the item.

Die Betonung/ Der Schwerpunkt (e)

emphasis 

The emphasis of the language course is on conversation

nach Belieben, Ermessen (d)

discretion

The decision is at the discretion of the parties.

Die Erneuerung (r)

renewal

After renewal, the passport is valid for ten years.

unmittelbar / sofort (i)

immediate

The reform will have an immediate impact on the economy.

konfrontiert mit (f)

faced with

Many countries are faced with demographic change.

Die Analyse (a) einzahl

analysis 

Das Angebot (q)

quote

I asked for a quote from three different agencies to compare prices.

 

ausbreiten, verteilen (s)

spread

Information can spread quickly through social media.

Der Kosnument, Verbraucher (c)

consumer

Consumers are satisfied with the new product.

gerecht (j)

just

enorm / gigantisch (h)

huge

The consequences of the decision were huge.

Schritt halten mit (k)

keep up with

He walked so fast I found it hard to keep up with him.

 

beschäftigen, anstellen (e)

employ

Our company employs experts from all over the world.

Markenbekanntheit (b)

brand awareness

"Marketing campaigns in social networks can increase brand awareness."

ausgehen, auslaufen (Sinn: z.B: nichts mehr an Lager) (r)

run out

I always buy more milk before it runs out.

 

zitieren (q)

quote

The teacher quoted from the author's diary.

auswählen (s)

select

Select the sentence that corresponds to your current situation.

 

Der Mieter / Die Mieterin (t)

tenant 

My new tenant pays the rent on time.

Zeitplan, Programm (s)

schedule

He e-mailed his manager about the new schedule.

erleichtern, ermöglichen (f)

facilitate

The new interface facilitates user input.

veröffentlichen (p)

publish

I published an article in a medical journal.

 

Der Berater (c)

consultant 

The consultant helped our company to improve sales.

Leistung bringen (d)

deliver

Die Währung (c)

currency

Many countries in Europe have the same currency.

Die Wertschätzung, Aufwertung (a)

appreciation

"The teacher received a gift as a token of appreciation."

abziehen, subtrahieren (s)

subtract

When you subtract four from twelve, you get eight.

Die Absicht (i)

intention

I have made my intention very clear.

 

It was one of the boss's ......(f) that he could not delegate.

failings

Nutzen (b)

benefit

"The company succeeded in reducing the outlay and increasing the benefit."

konsumieren

consume

We consume a lot of water in our building.

Die Unterstützung (a)

assistance 

"The countries have promised their financial assistance."

beträchtlich, wesentlich (c)

considerable

Due to the increased sales, the gain was considerable

Der Ersatz (s)

substitute

Honey is a good substitute for sugar.

eigentlich, tatsächlich (a) adverb

actually

"The speaker's absence is a problem, actually."

übersee, (o)

overseas

The company imports goods from overseas countries.

eigentlich, tatsächlich (a) verb

actual

"The actual travel time might be longer."

v. begleiten (a)

accompany

"I need to go the bank anyway, I will accompany you part of the way."

Die Gemeinschaft (c)

community

A community is based on common values and goals.

hart, schwierig(t)

tough 

It was tough, but he did it.

 

das Zitat (q)

quotation 

An essay should include quotations and cite the references.

beziehen (s)

source

Many companies source products from abroad.

letzte/endgültig (f)

final

We are still waiting for the final results.

berücksichtigen, einkalkulieren (t)

take into account 

A good project manager takes all factors into account.

ersetzen, vertreten  (s)

substitute

I substituted my colleague during her parental leave.

zuvor (p)

previously

I never buy electronics without previously reading the reviews.

 

Beratungsunternehmen (c)

consultancy

Our consultancy boasts numerous successes.

sich verlassen auf , vertrauen in (r)

rely on

Our clients can rely on our specialist know-how.

bankrott (b)

bankrupt

verb: herausfordern (c)

challenge

My new theory challenges the traditional ideas.

Die Dauer/Laufzeit (d)

duration

The duration of the tests will not exceed two weeks.

etwas angehen, lösen (t)

tackle

We should tackle these challenges by working together.

zusätzlich (a) adj

additional 

"Additional information can be found on the website"

adj: bewusst,informiert,wissend (a)

aware

"He was fully aware of the situation."

antworten, reagieren (r)

respond

The company responded to the changing economic climate.

Das Fahrzeug (v)

vehicle 

In the garage, we repair fifteen vehicles a week.

 

Die Anordnung, Vorschrift (r)

regulation

Companies have to respect commercial regulations.

bieten (b)

bid

"At auctions one can bid on interesting items."

zielorientiert (g)

goal-oriented

vorantreiben, Fortschritt machen (a) verb

advance

"The new contract advanced his career."

Die Ablehnung (r)

refusal

Our proposal was met with a flat refusal.

erstellen, kreieren (c)

create

The designer created a dress according to the wishes of her customer.

aktuell, gegenwärtig (c)

current

In view of the current situation, we have to rethink our strategy.

Die Rangliste/Einstufung  (r)

ranking

The ranking of the candidates took several hours.

ausgleichen (c)

compensate

The company will compensate its clients for any losses.

 

Sitz in (b)

based in

"I work for a company based in London."

teilnehmen (p)

participate

I have never participated in an online chat.

Der Fehler (e)

error

His article is good, I have only corrected a few small errors.

 

Der Grosshandel (w)

wholesale

The supermarket buys its goods from wholesale.

 

 

beobachten (o)

observe

The teacher observed the students during the exam.

"write down" anderes wort (g)

get down

rechtfertigen (j)

justify

He found it easy to justify his decision.

 

Die Gültigkeit (v)

validity

The results confirm the validity of the assumption. 

Die Ergebnisse bestätigen die Richtigkeit der Annahme.

 

Arbeitsende stempeln (c)

clock out

Gebot (b)

bid

"The art lover submitted a high bid on the painting."

Die Investition (i)

investment 

Buying gold or silver is usually a good investment. 

 

DIe Lieferung / Das Angebot / Der Vorrrat (s)

supply

The carpenter awaits the supply of pine wood.

Der Zimmermann wartet auf die Lieferung von Kiefernholz.

klassefizieren, einordnen (r)

rank

The project manager ranked the offers according to price.

DIe Massnahme (m)

measure

Special situations call for special measures.

Die Breite (w)

width

Width, length and height are equal in a cube.

 

der Geburtstag

annyversary

beifügen (e) 

enclose

We have enclosed the relevant documents for your perusal.

 

investieren (i)

invest

Our company wants to invest in new technologies.

DIe Zusammenfassung (s)

summary

The meeting started with a summary of current events.  

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