Summary of Daily English Vocabulary with German Translations

## Introduction This study material covers the key vocabulary from Unit 5. It explains meanings, pronunciation, example sentences, and useful contrasts so you can recognize and use these words in everyday English. Short definitions and example contexts help you remember words even if you missed the lesson. ## Key Vocabulary and Meanings ### Basic verbs and actions > **to pull up** — to raise or lift something toward a higher position - Pronunciation: [pʊl.ʌp] - Example: I pulled up the blanket on my bed. > **to invite** — to ask someone to come or participate; to request that someone join you - Pronunciation: [ɪn'vaɪt] - Example: Sara invited Robert to sit next to her. > **to realize (AE)** — to become aware of something; to recognize or understand - Pronunciation: ['rɪəlaɪz] - Note: AE spelling is "realize"; BE spelling is "realise". > **to ask sb on a date** — to invite someone to go out in a romantic context - Pronunciation: [aːsk ɒn ə 'deɪt] - Example: How exciting! He asked me on a date. > **to kiss** — to press one’s lips against someone or something as a sign of affection - Pronunciation: [kɪs] - Example: She's very shy and almost never kisses him. ### Nouns related to appearance and place > **covers** — the bed covers or bedding - Pronunciation: ['kʌvəz] - Example: The covers on my bed are green. > **wardrobe** — a tall piece of furniture for storing clothes; also a person's collection of clothing - Pronunciation: ['wɔːdrəʊb] - Example: I keep my winter coat in the wardrobe. > **front door** — the main entrance to a house or flat - Pronunciation: [frʌnt 'dɔː] - Example: She went out the front door into the street. > **make-up** — cosmetics used to enhance the face - Pronunciation: ['meɪkʌp] - Example: She uses make-up for special occasions. > **look** — a particular style or appearance - Pronunciation: [lʊk] - Example: He loved her new colourful look. > **appearance** — the way someone or something looks; outward aspect - Pronunciation: [ə'pɪərns] - Example: Why are you all so interested in my appearance? ### Feelings and reactions > **shocked** — very surprised or upset - Pronunciation: [ʃɒkt] - Example: We were all shocked to hear the news. > **woken up** — past participle of to wake up; to be roused from sleep - Pronunciation: [wəʊkn.ʌp] - Example: He was woken up by a loud noise. > **panic** — a sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents clear thinking - Pronunciation: ['pænɪk] - Note: spelling: panic - Example: When the alarm rang, some people started to panic. > **confused** — unable to think clearly or understand - Pronunciation: [kən'fjuːzd] - Example: I'm quite confused now. Where are you? > **shy** — nervous or reserved in the company of others - Pronunciation: [ʃaɪ] - Example: She is shy when meeting new people. > **honest** — truthful; sincere - Pronunciation: ['ɒnɪst] - Example: Be honest: did you take it? > **forward** — toward the front or in a forward direction - Pronunciation: [fɔːwəd] - Note: the letter "h" in pronunciation notes is not pronounced in this entry - Example: Move forward a few steps. ### Adjectives for quantity and direction > **empty** — containing nothing; not filled - Pronunciation: ['emti] - Contrast: empty ↔ full - Example: The box was empty. > **even so** — despite that; nevertheless - Pronunciation: [jːvn 'səʊ] - Example: Even so, Robert felt quite happy. > **towards** — in the direction of; with regard to - Pronunciation: [tə'wɔːdz] - Example: Everyone was friendly towards him. ## Comparison Table: Similar or Related Words | Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Opposite/Related | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | empty | adjective | containing nothing | full | | look | noun | appearance, style | — | | appearance | noun | outward aspect | — | | shy | adjective | reserved around others | forward (in behaviour) | | forward | adjective/adverb | toward the front or bold in behaviour | shy (in behaviour) | ## Useful Phrases and Sentence Patterns - As