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A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

traurig
Meaning
feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
Example
She felt sad after hearing the bad news.
Sie fühlte sich traurig, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

klein; begrenzt; eng
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
Sie lebt in einer kleinen Wohnung in der Nähe der Universität.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

Spannweite
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
Die Brücke hat eine Spannweite von mehr als 500 Metern.
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

kurze Tätigkeit
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
Sie hat eine kurze Tätigkeit als Lehrerin gemacht, bevor sie ins Ausland zog.
B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

Ergänzung
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
Sie nimmt Vitaminpräparate, um ihre Gesundheit zu erhalten.
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

erstechen
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
Er wurde während des Streits in den Rücken gestochen.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

Sündenbock
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
Er wurde zum Sündenbock für die schlechte Leistung des Teams.
C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

bezüglich der Bedeutung in der Sprache
Meaning
Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.
Example
AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.
KI-Modelle verwenden semantische Analyse, um den Kontext zu verstehen.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

lange Geschichte
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
Der Aufstieg und Fall des Unternehmens wurde zu einer Unternehmenssaga.
C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

sakristei
Meaning
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
Example
The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.
Der Priester betrat die Sakristei, bevor die Messe begann.
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

Spitze
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
Der Kirchturm war von weitem sichtbar.
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

töten
Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
Der Held schwor, den Drachen zu töten.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

ernsthaft
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
Sie hat die Sache sehr ernsthaft genommen.
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

Totaler Chaos
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
Nach dem Sturm war die ganze Stadt in totalem Chaos.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

salinität, salzkonzentration
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
Die Salinität des Ozeans variiert je nach Tiefe und Standort.
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

Fußball
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
Er spielt gerne Fußball mit seinen Freunden.
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

Sumpf
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
Das Dorf wurde in der Nähe eines Sumpfes gebaut.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

Scheiße
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
Der Hund hat Unordnung gemacht, indem er seine Scheiße auf dem Boden hinterlassen hat.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

heiß und feucht, anziehend
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
Das heiße und feuchte Wetter erschwerte es, sich auf die Arbeit zu konzentrieren.
C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

sektor-spezifisch
Meaning
Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.
Example
Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.
Sektorspezifische Politiken ziehen gezielte Investitionen an.
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

scheren
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
Der Landwirt wird das Schaf im Frühling scheren.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

subsidiär; sekundär; bezogen auf ein Tochterunternehmen
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
Das Tochterunternehmen führt alle Auslandstätigkeiten durch.
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

spontan
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
Ihr spontaner Tanz im Regen war wunderschön.
C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

unterhalb der Schwelle des Bewusstseins existierend oder wirkend, vom Geist einer Person wahrgenommen oder beeinflussend, ohne dass sie sich dessen bewusst ist
Meaning
Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example
Advertisements often have subliminal messages.
Werbung enthält oft subliminale Botschaften.
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

Schiefer
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
Die Region ist reich an Schiefer und natürlichen Gasvorkommen.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

seriell; aufeinanderfolgend
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
Der Serienmörder wurde nach Jahren der Ermittlungen endlich gefasst.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

Sirene
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
Das Polizeiauto fuhr vorbei, während seine Sirene heulte.
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

Segeln
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
Wir sind im Sommer auf dem See segeln gegangen.
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

dick / kräftig
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Der dicke Mann hob die schwere Kiste mit Leichtigkeit.
A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

sicherlich
Meaning
without doubt; certainly
Example
You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.
Du wirst die Prüfung sicherlich bestehen, wenn du hart lernst.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

abgenutzt; in schlechtem Zustand; zeigt Gebrauchsspuren; ungerecht oder grausam
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
Seine abgenutzte Kleidung zeigte, dass er seit Tagen unterwegs war.
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

Elendsviertel
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
Die Regierung arbeitet daran, die Bedingungen im Elendsviertel zu verbessern.
C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

Sharon Frucht
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
Die Sharon-Frucht ist süß und kann wie ein Apfel gegessen werden.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

Szenerie
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
Der Schauplatz des Films war ein schöner Strand.
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

Panikstampede
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
Das laute Geräusch verursachte eine Stampede in der Menge.
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

Stoizismus
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
Sein Stoizismus in Zeiten der Not war bewundernswert.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

ausschließlich
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Er ist allein verantwortlich für die Entscheidung.
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

scheinen
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
Die Sonne wird morgen hell scheinen.
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

herausragend; überlegen; außergewöhnlich
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
Ihre herausragende Schönheit ließ alle anhalten und starren.
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

soziale verantwortung
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
Soziale Verantwortung sollte Teil des Lehrplans sein.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

U-Bahn
Meaning
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
Example
I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.
Ich nehme die U-Bahn zur Arbeit jeden Morgen, weil sie schneller ist als mit dem Auto zu fahren.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

schnecke
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
Die Schnecke hinterließ eine glänzende Spur, als sie über das Blatt kroch.
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

strategisch
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Strategische Politiken fördern die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

übereinander legen
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
Der Editor superimposierte den Text über das Bild.
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

Ufer; Küste; Strand
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
Wir gingen entlang des Ufers und sammelten Muscheln.
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

großes Netz
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
Die Fischer warfen ihr großes Netz in den Fluss.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

muskulös und stark
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
Der Athlet hatte einen muskulösen Körperbau, der seine Stärke zeigte.
A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

Fähigkeit
Meaning
the ability to do something well through training or experience
Example
Her skill in painting impressed everyone.
Ihre Fähigkeit im Malen beeindruckte alle.
C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

geschichtet
Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
Damals war die Gesellschaft stark geschichtet, basierend auf Klasse und Wohlstand.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

ähnlich
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
Auf ähnliche Weise können wir Erfolg mit Hingabe und harter Arbeit erzielen.
B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

Spezialist
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
Sie konsultierte einen Herzspezialisten wegen ihres Zustands.
B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

bald; in Kürze; kurz
Meaning
soon; in a short time; briefly
Example
The meeting will begin shortly.
Das Treffen beginnt bald.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

Surrogat
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
Die Leihmutter brachte das Kind nach neun Monaten zur Welt, nachdem sie es neun Monate lang getragen hatte.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

nachhaltige Praktiken
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
Nachhaltige Praktiken sind entscheidend für den Umweltschutz.
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

Fähigkeiten
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
Neue Fähigkeiten zu erlernen kann persönliches und berufliches Wachstum fördern.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

Unterdrückung
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
Die Unterdrückung der freien Meinungsäußerung führte zu Protesten.
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

Mengen
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
Sie hat viele Freunde in der Stadt.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

saftig
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
Das Steak war so saftig, dass es allen gut schmeckte.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

Saxophon
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
Der Jazzmusiker spielte ein wunderschönes Solo auf seinem Saxophon.
B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

Suite
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
Sie übernachteten in der Präsidentensuite des Hotels.
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

suizidal
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
Das rücksichtslose Fahren war selbstmörderisches Verhalten.
A2 noun /spiːtʃ/

Speech

Ansprache; Rede;
Meaning
formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words
Example
The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.
Der Präsident hielt eine inspirierende Rede vor der Nation.
C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

Milz; Zorn
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
Er ließ seinen Zorn an seinen Kollegen nach dem Meeting aus.
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

süßer Limette
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
Der süße Limettensaft war erfrischend an einem heißen Tag.
B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

Slang; umgangssprachliche Sprache
Meaning
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
Example
The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.
Die Teenager benutzten Slang, den ihre Eltern nicht verstehen konnten.
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

Skorbut
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
Seefahrer litten oft an Skorbut während langer Seereisen ohne frisches Obst.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

symphonisch
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
Das Konzert präsentierte ein symphonisches Meisterwerk.
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

Geizkragen
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
Der Vermieter war so ein Geizkragen, dass er nie etwas reparierte.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

etwas
Meaning
an unspecified or unknown thing
Example
I think something is wrong with my phone.
Ich denke, dass etwas mit meinem Telefon nicht stimmt.
A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

Student
Meaning
A person who is studying at a school or university.
Example
Students participated actively in the protests.
Die Studenten nahmen aktiv an den Protesten teil.
A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

Situation; Stand der Dinge
Meaning
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
Example
We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.
Wir müssen die aktuelle Situation bewerten, bevor wir Entscheidungen treffen.
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

Wolkenkratzer
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
Der neue Wolkenkratzer dominiert die Skyline der Stadt.
C1 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

anfällig oder verletzlich, von etwas Bestimmtem beeinflusst oder geschädigt zu werden
Meaning
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Example
Children are more susceptible to infections.
Kinder sind anfälliger für Infektionen.
C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

Gelassenheit
Meaning
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example
Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.
Meditation hilft, innere Gelassenheit zu erreichen.
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

gleichzeitig
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
Er arbeitete an zwei Projekten gleichzeitig.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

gelegen
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
Das Hotel ist nahe am Strand gelegen.
B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

Stück / wegwerfen
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
Er benutzte ein Stück Papier, um die Nummer aufzuschreiben.
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

bestechen
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
Der Anwalt wurde beschuldigt, einen Zeugen zu bestechen.
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

Abonnent
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
Sie ist Abonnentin der monatlichen Zeitschrift.
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

Subvention
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
Die Regierung gewährt eine Brennstoffsubvention zur Kontrolle der Preise.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
Der Verlag bat den Autor, eine einseitige Zusammenfassung des Romans einzureichen.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

stich; alt; nicht mehr frisch
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
Das Brot wurde nach drei Tagen an der Luft alt.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

Erklärung
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
Der CEO gab eine Erklärung zu den zukünftigen Plänen des Unternehmens ab.
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

mögliche Situation
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
Das Unternehmen bereitete sich auf das schlimmste Szenario vor.
A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

intelligent; scharfsinnig; gut gekleidet; stilvoll
Meaning
intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish
Example
She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.
Sie traf eine intelligente Entscheidung, in Technologieaktien zu investieren.
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

Geschlecht
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
Er wurde im Arztbüro nach seinem Geschlecht gefragt.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

Sensibilisierung
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
Der Arzt warnte vor der Sensibilisierung, die durch wiederholte Exposition gegenüber Chemikalien verursacht wurde.
A2 verb /ˈsetəl/

settle

sich niederlassen
Meaning
to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down
Example
They decided to settle in a quiet village.
Sie beschlossen, sich in einem ruhigen Dorf niederzulassen.
B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

mit den Schultern zucken
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
Er zuckte mit den Schultern, als man ihn nach der fehlenden Datei fragte.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

blockieren
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Der Zeuge versuchte, während der Untersuchung zu stonewallen.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

zischender Klang
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
Der Dichter benutzte Sibilanz, um einen sanften, zischenden Effekt im Vers zu erzeugen.
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

Stillstand
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
Der Verkehr kam nach dem Unfall zum Stillstand.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

Jahreszeit / würzen
Meaning
One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.
Example
Spring is my favorite season of the year.
Der Frühling ist meine Lieblingsjahreszeit.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

Überfluss
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
Der Garten war mit einer übermäßigen Menge an Blumen gefüllt.
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

Kram
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
Sie packte all ihren Kram in den Koffer.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

sanft oder ruhig
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Sie sprach sanft, um das Baby nicht zu wecken.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

kaum; kaum möglich; nur gerade
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Ich konnte meinen Augen kaum trauen.
A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

Rauch
Meaning
A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.
Example
Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.
Der Rauch von Fahrzeugen verschlechtert die Luftqualität.
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

Untertauchen
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
Das Untertauchen der Felder dauerte mehrere Tage nach dem starken Regen.
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

schleudern, werfen
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
Er warf seine Tasche über seine Schulter, bevor er ging.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

Hausbesetzer
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
Die Polizei entfernte die Hausbesetzer aus dem verlassenen Haus.
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

Suchender
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
Der Suchende reiste weit, um die Antworten auf seine Fragen zu finden.
B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

verdächtigen
Meaning
to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust
Example
I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.
Ich vermute, dass er über seinen Aufenthaltsort lügt.
C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

Altruismus
Meaning
The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.
Example
Selflessness is a key value for community building.
Altruismus ist ein wichtiger Wert für den Gemeinschaftsbau.
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

bezogen auf Chirurgie
Meaning
relating to or involving surgery
Example
She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.
Sie unterzog sich einer chirurgischen Behandlung, um den Schaden zu reparieren.
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

mit Segeln fahren
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
Sie segelten im letzten Sommer über den Atlantischen Ozean.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

sprecherin frau
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
Die sprecherin des unternehmens kündigte das neue produkt an.
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

langsam
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
Das Auto fuhr langsam die Straße entlang.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

Soziologie
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Sie studiert Soziologie an der Universität.
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

symbolisch
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
Die Taube ist symbolisch für Frieden und Freiheit.
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

steif; fest; hart
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
Das alte Holzbrett war zu steif, um es zu biegen.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

Soldat
Meaning
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
Example
The soldier marched proudly with his unit.
Der Soldat marschierte stolz mit seiner Einheit.
C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

schlank
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
Sie sah in dem eleganten schwarzen Kleid schlank aus.
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

oberflächlich
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
Sein Verständnis des Themas war ziemlich oberflächlich.
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

Sänger
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
Der Sänger hat gestern Abend eine wunderschöne Darbietung beim Konzert gemacht.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

Sekretär
Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
Der Sekretär hat das Treffen für morgen geplant.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

Sprecher
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
Der Sprecher hielt die Pressekonferenz im Namen des Unternehmens.
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

steuern
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
Er steuerte das Auto vorsichtig durch die enge Straße.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

Skelett
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
Der Lehrer zeigte den Schülern ein menschliches Skelett im Biologieunterricht.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

unbewusst
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
Ängste kommen oft aus dem unbewussten Geist.
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Rampenlicht
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
Der Sänger stand stolz im Rampenlicht.