A1 verb /seɪ/

say

sagen

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words

Example

She said hello to me.

Sie sagte Hallo zu mir.

B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

feierlich

Meaning

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

Example

The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.

Der Tag beginnt mit einer feierlichen Zeremonie am Denkmal.

B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

Unterschrift

Meaning

a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization

Example

Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.

Bitte setzen Sie Ihre Unterschrift am Ende des Dokuments.

B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

glatt; ohne Probleme

Meaning

without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way

Example

The car runs smoothly on the new highway.

Das Auto fährt glatt auf der neuen Autobahn.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

Das Haus wird durch Solarenergie betrieben.

B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

zerbrechen

Meaning

To break suddenly into many small pieces.

Example

The glass will shatter if you drop it.

Das Glas wird zerbrechen, wenn du es fallen lässt.

B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

gelehrt

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

Example

He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.

Er schrieb einen gelehrten Artikel über die antike Philosophie.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

Meaning

situated or applied under the tongue

Example

The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.

Der Arzt verschrieb eine sublinguale Tablette für eine schnellere Aufnahme.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

skeptisch

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

Sie war skeptisch gegenüber dem neuen Plan.

C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

Übermaß

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

There was a surfeit of food at the festival.

Es gab ein Übermaß an Essen auf dem Festival.

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

Schlacke

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

Die Fabrik hat die Schlacke nahe dem Fluss entsorgt.

B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

streng; verlangt genaue Einhaltung der Regeln

Meaning

demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous

Example

The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.

Der Lehrer ist sehr streng mit den Abgabeterminen für Hausaufgaben.

A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

Sicherheit

Meaning

condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury

Example

The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.

Das Unternehmen stellt die Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz über alles andere.

C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

Schwammgurke

Meaning

a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young

Example

The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.

Die Schwammgurke kann gegessen werden, wenn sie jung ist oder getrocknet werden, um natürliche Schwämme herzustellen.

C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

schleichen

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed

Example

The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.

Die Katze schlich leise in den Raum, ohne ein Geräusch zu machen.

C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

Prätense von oberflächlichem Wissen

Meaning

pretentious show of superficial knowledge

Example

His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.

Seine Rede war voller Sciolismus, der niemanden beeindruckte.

C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

Überredung

Meaning

the act of persuading or influencing someone

Example

The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.

Der Führer verwendete sanfte Überredung, um Unterstützung für den Plan zu gewinnen.

B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

skeptisch; misstrauisch; der Wahrheit von etwas zweifelnd

Meaning

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

Example

Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.

Viele Wissenschaftler bleiben skeptisch gegenüber der neuen Theorie.

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

Mangel; Defizit; Fehler

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

Trotz seiner vielen Talente hat er einige Mängel.

B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

stabil

Meaning

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

Example

He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.

Er hielt seine Hand stabil, während er das Bild malte.

C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

ruhig und friedlich

Meaning

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

Example

The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Der See hatte eine serene und friedliche Atmosphäre.

C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

bittend

Meaning

Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.

Example

The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.

Der bittende Mann flehte um Gnade vor den Füßen des Königs.

C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

Strategem

Meaning

a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery

Example

The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.

Der General entwarf ein kluges Strategem, um den Feind zu überlisten.

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

Matrose

Meaning

a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy

Example

The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.

Der erfahrene Matrose navigierte das Schiff durch den Sturm.

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

Sexualität

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

Sie sprach offen über ihre Sexualität und Identität.

C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

jemanden oder etwas dumm erscheinen lassen oder die Effektivität und Begeisterung behindern

Meaning

to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm

Example

The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.

Die wiederholten Aufgaben schienen die Kreativität der Arbeiter zu ersticken.

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

eine metallene Befestigung mit einer Schraube; etwas mit einer Schraube befestigen oder festziehen

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

Er schraubte das Regal fest an die Wand.

B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

spekulieren / investieren

Meaning

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

Example

Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.

Experten spekulieren, dass das Unternehmen auf neue Märkte expandieren könnte.

B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

probe; specimen; beispiel

Meaning

an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing

Example

The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.

Der Wissenschaftler sammelte eine Blutprobe zur Analyse.

A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

Meaning

excellent; very good

Example

She did a super job on the project.

Sie hat einen super Job im Projekt gemacht.

B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

strömen

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

Die Menge stürmte nach vorne, als sich die Tore öffneten.

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

unterstützend

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

Sie war während meiner schwierigen Zeiten sehr unterstützend.

B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

auffällig

Meaning

very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect

Example

Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.

Ihre auffällige Schönheit erregte die Aufmerksamkeit aller.

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 /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

sinnlich

Meaning

Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.

Example

The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.

Das Gemälde hatte eine sinnliche Qualität, die die Zuschauer fesselte.

C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

lautes Schnarchen

Meaning

Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.

Example

The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.

Die stertoröse Atmung des Patienten alarmierte die Krankenschwestern.

C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

halbzivilisiert

Meaning

Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.

Example

The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.

Der Stamm wurde von den frühen Entdeckern als halbzivilisiert beschrieben.

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.

A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

Glück

Meaning

white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes

Example

The children played happily in the fresh snow.

Die Kinder spielten fröhlich im frischen Schnee.

B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

Roller

Meaning

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

Example

She rides a scooter to work every day.

Sie fährt jeden Tag mit dem Roller zur Arbeit.

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.

B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

Stängel / stoppen

Meaning

Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.

Example

The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.

Der Gärtner schnitt den Stängel der Rose ab; Neue Politiken zielen darauf ab, den Fluss der Verschmutzung zu stoppen.

B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

sekundär

Meaning

Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.

Example

Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.

Sicherheit ist unsere Hauptsorge, während Geschwindigkeit nur sekundär ist.

C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

Feudalherr

Meaning

A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.

Example

The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.

Der Feudalherr verlangte Steuern von den Bauern.

A1 noun /sʌn/

son

Sohn

Meaning

a male child of a parent

Example

His son is very talented in music.

Sein Sohn ist sehr talentiert in Musik.

C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

sättigen

Meaning

to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed

Example

The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.

Der starke Regen hat den Boden in Minuten gesättigt.

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.

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.

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.

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

Sophismus

Meaning

a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning

Example

The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.

Die Rede des Politikers war voller Sophismen, die darauf abzielten, die Wähler zu täuschen.

B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

unheilvoll

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

Das verlassene Haus hatte eine unheilvolle Atmosphäre.

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

Sophisterei

Meaning

the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive

Example

The politician's speech was full of sophistry.

Die Rede des Politikers war voller Sophisterei.

B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

Sitzung

Meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.

Example

The session was held on February 25.

Die Sitzung fand am 25. Februar statt.

B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

Punktzahl

Meaning

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

Example

He scored the winning goal in the final match.

Er erzielte das Siegtor im letzten Spiel.

B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

Senior

Meaning

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

Example

He is the senior manager in the department.

Er ist der Senior Manager in der Abteilung.

A1 noun /skuːl/

school

Schule

Meaning

An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.

Example

The children walked to school together.

Die Kinder gingen zusammen zur Schule.

C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

kühle Köpfe bewahren

Meaning

Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.

Example

The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.

Der Anführer meisterte die Krise mit bemerkenswerter kühler Kopfbeherrschung.

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.

C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

überwachen

Meaning

to oversee and direct the work or operation of something

Example

She was hired to superintend the construction project.

Sie wurde eingestellt, um das Bauprojekt zu überwachen.

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

niesen

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

Ich musste während des Treffens niesen.

B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

etwas extra geben / schonen

Meaning

To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

Example

Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?

Könntest du mir ein paar Minuten deiner Zeit geben?

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

U-Boot

Meaning

a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea

Example

The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.

Das U-Boot tauchte tief in den Ozean, um der Entdeckung zu entgehen.

C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

Solezismus

Meaning

a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette

Example

His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.

Seine Rede war voller Solezismen und unbeholfener Sätze.

A2 verb /siːm/

seem

scheinen

Meaning

to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

Example

He seems tired after the long journey.

Er scheint nach der langen Reise müde zu sein.

B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

zusammenfassen

Meaning

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

Example

She summarized the report in just a few minutes.

Sie fasste den Bericht in nur wenigen Minuten zusammen.

C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

Papeterie

Meaning

a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies

Example

The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.

Der Stationär empfahl die besten Stifte für Prüfungen.

C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

den Blutfluss stoppen

Meaning

to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source

Example

The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.

die Krankenschwester stoppte schnell die Blutung von dem Schnitt.

B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

Versand

Meaning

the process of transporting goods

Example

The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.

Der Versand der Produkte wurde aufgrund der Wetterbedingungen verzögert.

B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

Schlachtung / Massenmord

Meaning

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

Example

The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.

Die Armee schlachtete Hunderte von feindlichen Soldaten.

C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

kleine Statue

Meaning

A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.

Example

The artist won a gold statuette for his work.

Der Künstler gewann eine goldene kleine Statue für seine Arbeit.

C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

pomelo

Meaning

a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo

Example

The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.

Der Schadok ist die größte Zitrusfrucht der Welt.

B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

unbeweglich

Meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Example

The car remained stationary at the red light.

Das Auto blieb an der roten Ampel unbeweglich.

C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

Salve

Meaning

A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.

Example

The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.

Die Soldaten feuerten eine Salve ab, um den gefallenen General zu ehren.

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.

B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

Simulation

Meaning

the imitation of a situation or process

Example

The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.

Die Simulation half den Studierenden, die komplexe Theorie zu verstehen.

C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

schneiden

Meaning

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

Example

She snipped the loose thread from her dress.

Sie schnitt den losen Faden von ihrem Kleid ab.

B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

streben

Meaning

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Example

She strives to be the best student in her class.

Sie strebt danach, die beste Schülerin in ihrer Klasse zu sein.

C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

heiligen

Meaning

to make holy or sacred; to purify

Example

The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.

Der Priester wird die Hochzeitszeremonie heiligen.

B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

versiegeln, schließen

Meaning

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

Example

Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.

Das Versiegeln von Rissen in den Wänden kann verhindern, dass Schädlinge eindringen.

C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

bezugnehmend auf ein Schema oder kurzgefasst

Meaning

Presenting some framework or concept briefly

Example

The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.

Der Ingenieur stellte ein schematisches Diagramm des Projekts zur Verfügung.

A1 verb /siː/

see

sehen

Meaning

to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet

Example

I can see the mountain from here.

Ich kann den Berg von hier sehen.

C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

simulieren

Meaning

to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially

Example

The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.

Der Pilot musste eine Notlandung während des Trainings simulieren.

C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

ernst, respektabel

Meaning

Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.

Example

He came from a staid family background.

Er kam aus einer ernsthaften Familie.

B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

Sklave

Meaning

a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them

Example

The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.

Die abolitionistische Bewegung kämpfte für die Rechte der Sklaven.

B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

schnell lesen

Meaning

to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly

Example

She skimmed through the report before the meeting.

Sie überflog den Bericht vor dem Treffen.

A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

süß; nett; angenehm

Meaning

having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing

Example

She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.

Sie hat eine süße Stimme, die jeder gerne hört.

B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

geschickt; fähig; kompetent

Meaning

having or showing skill; expert and accomplished

Example

The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.

Der geschickte Chirurg führte die Operation mit großer Präzision durch.

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 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.

C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

verwahrloste Frau

Meaning

a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits

Example

The house looked as if a slattern lived there.

Das Haus sah aus, als ob eine verwahrloste Frau dort lebte.

A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

Magen

Meaning

the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen

Example

My stomach hurts after eating too much.

Mein Magen tut weh, nachdem ich zu viel gegessen habe.

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

ehrlich und klar; nicht kompliziert; leicht zu verstehen

Meaning

honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand

Example

His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.

Seine Erklärung war sehr einfach und leicht zu folgen.

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

stachelig

Meaning

covered with or full of spines; having sharp points

Example

The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.

Der stachelige Kaktus stand hoch in der Wüste.

C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

Grußrede

Meaning

Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.

Example

She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.

Sie hielt eine Grußrede bei der Abschlussfeier.

C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

beschlagnahmen

Meaning

To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.

Example

The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.

Das Gericht entschied, das Eigentum des Unternehmens zu beschlagnahmen.

C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

überwinden

Meaning

to overcome a difficulty or obstacle

Example

He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.

Er überwand alle Herausforderungen, um seinen Traum zu verwirklichen.

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

Ich abonniere mehrere Online-Magazine.

A1 verb /set/

set

setzen

Meaning

to put or place something in a position; to establish

Example

She set the book on the table.

Sie stellte das Buch auf den Tisch.

C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

Besorgnis, Fürsorge

Meaning

Care or concern for someone or something.

Example

His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.

Seine Mutter zeigte große Fürsorge für seine Sicherheit.

C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

dornig

Meaning

Having spines or thorn-like projections

Example

The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.

Der dornige Kaktus war schwer zu handhaben ohne Handschuhe.

C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

Glück

Meaning

Grimly mocking or cynical.

Example

She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

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.

B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

schimpfen

Meaning

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

Example

The teacher scolded the students for being late.

Der Lehrer schimpfte mit den Schülern, weil sie zu spät kamen.

C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

Scherbe

Meaning

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

Example

He cut his finger on a shard of glass.

Er schnitt sich den Finger an einer Glasscherbe.

C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

anregen / ermutigen

Meaning

To encourage or motivate someone to take action.

Example

The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.

Das Lob des Lehrers hat ihn dazu angeregt, härter zu lernen.

A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

Thema

Meaning

noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority

Example

The teacher introduced a new subject in class.

Der Lehrer führte ein neues Thema im Unterricht ein.

C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

übermäßig vereinfacht

Meaning

treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are

Example

His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.

Seine Erklärung war zu vereinfacht und ignorierte wichtige Details.

B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

Gehalt

Meaning

a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis

Example

She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.

Sie erhält ein gutes Gehalt für ihre Arbeit als Lehrerin.

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

Überwachung

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

Das Projekt wurde unter der Aufsicht eines erfahrenen Managers abgeschlossen.

A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

Wissenschaft

Meaning

The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Example

Science continues to explore the unknown.

Wissenschaft setzt die Erforschung des Unbekannten fort.

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

statistisch

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

Der Bericht liefert statistische Daten über das Bevölkerungswachstum.

C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

vereinfachen oder Effizienz steigern

Meaning

To make a process simpler and more efficient.

Example

The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.

Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, die Produktion zu optimieren, um die Kosten zu senken.

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.

B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

süßkartoffel

Meaning

A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color

Example

Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.

Geröstete Süßkartoffeln sind eine gesunde und leckere Beilage.

C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

Spitzname

Meaning

a person's nickname or descriptive name

Example

The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.

Der berühmte Führer war unter dem Spitznamen 'Die eiserne Dame' bekannt.

A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

Schiff

Meaning

a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas

Example

The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.

Das Frachtschiff verließ den Hafen bei Morgengrauen.

B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

eine Person, die als heilig oder tugendhaft anerkannt wird; eine sehr freundliche oder geduldige Person

Meaning

person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person

Example

Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.

Mutter Teresa wurde von der katholischen Kirche heiliggesprochen.

B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

sprühen

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

Sie sprühte Parfüm auf ihr Handgelenk, bevor sie ging.