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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.
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

Vermesser
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
Der Vermesser maß das Land für den Bau.
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

gierig trinken
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
Er trank das Bier in Sekunden.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

Schwesterhood
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
Die feministische Bewegung schuf ein starkes Gefühl von Schwesterhood unter Frauen.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

sesshaft
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Ein sitzender Lebensstil kann zu zahlreichen Gesundheitsproblemen führen.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

Fußsohle; Schuhsohle
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
Ich habe eine Blase an der Sohle meines Fußes.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

Ersparnisse
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
Viele Menschen investieren ihre Ersparnisse in Immobilien.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

Verwalter
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
Der Verwalter besuchte die Klassenräume, um den Fortschritt zu überprüfen.
B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

Kehrmaschine
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
Der Kehraus reinigte jeden Morgen den Schulflur.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

Probe
Meaning
a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
Der Arzt nahm eine Blutprobe für den Test.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

Alterung
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
Der Biologe untersuchte die Seneszenz bei Pflanzen, um das Altern zu verstehen.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

ähnlich; gemeinsame Merkmale aufweisend
Meaning
alike; having characteristics in common
Example
The two sisters have similar interests in music.
Die beiden Schwestern haben ähnliche Interessen an Musik.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

Opfer
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
Das Land wurde durch das Opfer der Krieger befreit.
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

sechste
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
Er beendete das Rennen auf dem sechsten Platz.
B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

Eichhörnchen
Meaning
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
Example
The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.
Das Eichhörnchen sammelte Nüsse für den Winter.
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

bald
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
Der Zug wird bald ankommen.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

Hervorhebung
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
Die Hervorhebung des Themas wurde in der Debatte betont.
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

kleine Schüssel
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
Sie servierte die Suppe in einer kleinen Schüssel.
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

Schwere; Strenge; Härte
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
Die Schwere des Sturms verursachte weit verbreitete Schäden in der ganzen Stadt.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

geschmeidig
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
Der Körper der Sportlerin war bemerkenswert geschmeidig.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

überraschend; erstaunlich
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
Es ist überraschend, wie schnell Kinder neue Sprachen lernen.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

schrumpfen
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
Der Pullover schrumpfte nach dem Waschen in heißem Wasser.
A1 verb /send/

send

senden
Meaning
to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit
Example
I will send you an email with the details.
Ich werde dir eine E-Mail mit den Details senden.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

Umfrage, Befragung
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
Sie führten eine Umfrage durch, um die Vorlieben der Kunden zu verstehen.
C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

Stigma
Meaning
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
Example
There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.
Es gibt immer noch ein Stigma im Zusammenhang mit psychischen Gesundheitsproblemen in vielen Gesellschaften.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

stereotyp
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
Seine stereotypen Witze konnten das Publikum nicht beeindrucken.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
Der Bauernhof erreichte vollständige Selbstgenügsamkeit in der Lebensmittelproduktion.
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

sensationell; beeindruckend; überwältigend
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
Die sensationelle Leistung hat das Publikum sprachlos gemacht.
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

Faulheit; Widerwille, zu arbeiten oder Anstrengung zu unternehmen
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
Seine Faulheit verhinderte, dass er seine Ziele erreichte.
C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

Séance
Meaning
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Example
They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.
Sie hielten eine Séance ab, um mit ihrer verstorbenen Großmutter Kontakt aufzunehmen.
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

schalldicht; verhindert das Eindringen oder Austreten von Schall
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
Das Aufnahmestudio hat schalldichte Wände.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

Sonnenuntergang
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
Der romantische Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel in goldenen Farben.
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

Personal
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
Das Personal im Krankenhaus ist sehr hilfsbereit.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

synoptisch
Meaning
giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view
Example
The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.
Der Bericht bietet eine synoptische Sicht auf die Klimatrends des letzten Jahrhunderts.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

Sofa
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
Die Familie setzte sich auf das Sofa, um fernzusehen.
A2 noun /stres/

stress

Stress
Meaning
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.
Example
Excessive stress can lead to health issues.
Übermäßiger Stress kann zu Gesundheitsproblemen führen.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

Chirurg
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
Der Chirurg führte eine komplexe Herzoperation durch.
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

spontanität
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
Seine Spontanität macht ihn zu einem großartigen Gesprächspartner.
B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

Umfang
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
The project is beyond the scope of our resources.
Das Projekt geht über den Umfang unserer Ressourcen hinaus.
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

Selbsterniedrigung
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
Seine ständige Selbsterniedrigung machte andere unwohl.
C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

suggestiv
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
Das Gemälde war sehr suggestiv und löste viele Debatten aus.
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

Teil
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
Jeder Partner erhielt einen gleichen Anteil am Gewinn des Unternehmens.
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

geschickt
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Sie malte das Porträt geschickt in nur zwei Stunden.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

düster
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
Die Beerdigung hatte eine düstere Atmosphäre.
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Verkäufe
Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

Gruß; Ausdruck von Wohlwollen
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
Der Brief begann mit einem formellen Gruß.
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

subjektiv
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
Schönheit wird oft als ein subjektives Konzept betrachtet.
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.
B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

ein dreidimensionales Kunstwerk, das normalerweise aus Stein, Metall oder Holz besteht
Meaning
a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood
Example
The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.
Die Freiheitsstatue ist ein berühmtes Wahrzeichen in New York.
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

umgeben
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
Berge umgeben das kleine Dorf.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

Freude am Unglück anderer
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
Er fühlte eine Art von Schadenfreude, als sein Rivale scheiterte.
B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

geteilt
Meaning
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
Example
They live in a shared apartment near the university.
Sie wohnen in einer gemeinsamen Wohnung in der Nähe der Universität.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

rein; absolut; durchsichtig; sehr steil
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
Es war reines Glück, dass wir den Ort gefunden haben.
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

verhungern
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Er wurde in der Wüste zurückgelassen, um zu verhungern.
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

arrogant
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
Sie schien arrogant, weil sie es vermied, mit den Kellnern zu sprechen.
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Aktion, Kunststück, Wachstum behindern
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
Der Schauspieler führte einen gefährlichen Stunt im Film aus.
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

wechseln
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
Ich habe von Kaffee auf Tee gewechselt.
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

Art; Typ
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist die Heimat von Tausenden von Tierarten.
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

humorvolle Nachahmung
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
Der Komiker parodierte die Rede des Politikers, um das Publikum zu unterhalten.
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

verachten und ablehnen
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
Sie lehnte sein Hilfsangebot mit Verachtung ab.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

stechen
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
Die Biene stach ihn in den Arm, während er im Garten arbeitete.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

anschließend
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
Er hat seine Prüfung nicht bestanden und musste sie anschließend wiederholen.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

Ärmel
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Sie krempelte ihre Ärmel hoch, bevor sie mit dem Kochen begann.
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

Bierkrug
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
Er hob seinen stein, um auf seine Freunde anzustoßen.
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

ausreichend
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
Sie hat ausreichend gelernt, um die Prüfung zu bestehen.
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

Aasfresser / Abfallsammler
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
Aasgeier sind natürliche Scavenger, die die Umwelt reinigen.
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

besonders
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
Dieses Geschenk ist sehr besonders für mich.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

Gesetz
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The new statute protects workers' rights.
Das neue Gesetz schützt die Rechte der Arbeiter.
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

Zuschauer
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
Das Stadion war mit aufgeregten Zuschauern gefüllt.
B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

Stille
Meaning
Complete absence of sound; quietness.
Example
Silence filled the air near the graves.
Stille füllte die Luft nahe den Gräbern.
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

schnell und unordentlich schreiben
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
Er kritzelte seine Unterschrift am unteren Rand der Seite.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

prächtig; ausgezeichnet; sehr beeindruckend
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
Das Schloss sah beim Sonnenuntergang prächtig aus.
A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

Lieder
Meaning
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
Example
Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.
Hören Sie Lieder, um die Aussprache zu lernen.
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

teilen
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
Er teilte das Holz mit einer Axt in zwei Hälften.
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

Küchengehilfe
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
Im Mittelalter war ein Scullion für das Reinigen von Töpfen und Pfannen verantwortlich.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

schriftlich
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
Der Priester gab während der Predigt einen schriftlichen Hinweis.
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

bitten
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation bittet um Spenden für die Flutopfer.
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

Silbentrennung
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
Eine richtige Silbentrennung hilft bei der korrekten Aussprache.
C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

räumlich
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
Der Wissenschaftler studierte die räumliche Anordnung der Sterne.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

unterwürfig
Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
Sie war zu unterwürfig, um seine Entscheidung in Frage zu stellen.
B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

speziell
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
Dieses Geschenk wurde speziell für dich gemacht.
B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

schreien
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
Er schrie so laut er konnte, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

Symbolismus
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
Die Verwendung von Symbolismus in dem Roman ist meisterhaft.
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.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

listig / schlau
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Sie schenkte ihm ein listiges Lächeln.
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

scrollen
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
Durch Feeds scrollen verschwendet viel Zeit.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

mit einem Grab in Verbindung, düster
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
Das verlassene Haus hatte eine sepulkrale Stille.
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

sadistisch
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
Der Bösewicht hatte ein sadistisches Lächeln, als er seinen Feinden Schaden zufügte.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarkastisch
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Sie machte eine sarkastische Bemerkung über sein Kochen.
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

Meerenge
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Die Meerenge von Gibraltar verbindet den Atlantischen Ozean und das Mittelmeer.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

veraltet
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
Die Fabrik war mit veralteten Maschinen gefüllt, die die Produktion verlangsamten.
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

reste
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
Der Hund aß die Reste vom Tisch.
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

stempeln / mit dem Fuß stampfen
Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
Sie stampfte mit ihrem Fuß aus Frustration.
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

süßes Gebäck
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
Die Kinder genossen die traditionellen Süßigkeiten während des Festivals.
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

solidarität
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
die arbeiter zeigten solidarität während des streiks.
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

Kraftfahrzeugpassagier
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
Die Crew entdeckte einen versteckten Kraftfahrzeugpassagier im Frachtabteil.
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

Wahlrecht
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
Das allgemeine Wahlrecht war eine wichtige Forderung.
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

Spinat
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
Frischer Spinat ist sehr nahrhaft.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sakrilegisch
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
Das Gemälde wurde als sakrilegisch kritisiert.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

umwerfend
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
Die Aussicht vom Gipfel des Berges war absolut umwerfend.
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

Seifenbox
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
Sie kaufte eine schöne Seifenbox für das Badezimmer.
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

weise
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
Seine weise Führung rettete das Unternehmen vor dem Scheitern.
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

Annahme
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
Sein Plan basierte auf der Annahme, dass sich der Markt schnell erholen würde.
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

beschatteter Bereich
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
Wir saßen in einem beschatteten Bereich am Ufer des Flusses.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

selbstdisziplin
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
Selbstdisziplin ist entscheidend für den langfristigen Erfolg.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

ablenken
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
Sie wurde von einem unerwarteten Anruf abgelenkt.
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

stratifizieren
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
Die Forscher planen, die Daten nach Altersgruppen zu stratifizieren.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

eine Person, die schläft; etwas, das unerwartet erfolgreich ist
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
Der Film stellte sich als unerwarteter Erfolg heraus.
C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

Verleumdung
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
Der Politiker klagte die Zeitung wegen Verleumdung an.
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

suchend
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
Sie sah ihn suchend an, in der Hoffnung auf eine ehrliche Antwort.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

nachhaltiger und kollaborativer Ansatz
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
Ein nachhaltiger und kollaborativer Ansatz ist entscheidend, um Umweltprobleme zu lösen.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

mürrisch und grantig; launisch
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
Das Kind wurde mürrisch, als es sein Lieblingsspielzeug nicht bekam.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

sago
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
Sie bereitete Sago-Pudding zum Nachtisch zu.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

löslich
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
Zucker ist in Wasser löslich.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

sensorisch
Meaning
Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).
Example
Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.
Sensorisches Feedback verbessert das VR-Erlebnis.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

Aktionär
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Jeder Aktionär hat das Recht, auf der jährlichen Versammlung abzustimmen.
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

Selbstbeherrschung
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
Seine Selbstbeherrschung während der Krise war bemerkenswert.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

ordentlich; gut organisiert; in gutem Zustand
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Alles war shipshape vor der Inspektion.
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

abfälliger Blick
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
Er fühlte sich verletzt, als seine Einladung abgelehnt wurde.