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B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

Abschnitt
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
Dieser Abschnitt des Berichts benötigt eine weitere Überprüfung.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

Diener
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
Der Diener öffnete die Tür für die Gäste.
B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

zweitens
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
Zuerst brauchen wir Finanzierung; zweitens brauchen wir ein starkes Team.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

Skala / Größe anpassen
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Operationen global zu skalieren.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

verderben
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
Der Regen hat die Veranstaltung im Freien ruiniert.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

einfach
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
Ihre Erklärung war einfach und klar.
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

Auswahl
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
Der Auswahlprozess basiert auf Verdienst.
B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

schießen / ein Foto machen
Meaning
to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
Example
He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.
Er hat gelernt, wie man mit einem Bogen und Pfeil schießt.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

Sprichwort
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Es gibt ein altes Sprichwort, das sagt, dass Übung den Meister macht.
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

Schnur
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
Sie band das Paket mit einer Schnur.
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

Stahl
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
Das Gebäude wurde aus Stahl gebaut, um seine Haltbarkeit zu gewährleisten.
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

stehlen
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
Es ist falsch, von anderen zu stehlen.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

Einrichtung
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
Die Einrichtung der Veranstaltung dauerte Stunden.
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.
B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

Boden
Meaning
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
The soil in this area is reddish.
Der Boden in diesem Bereich ist rötlich.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

Sonnenlicht
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
Sonnenlicht erreicht nicht die abyssalen Tiefen des Ozeans.
B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

Oberfläche; obere Schicht
Meaning
the outside part or uppermost layer of something
Example
The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.
Das U-Boot tauchte an die Oberfläche des Ozeans auf.
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

bestand
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
Das Geschäft führt eine große Auswahl an Produkten.
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

Quelle
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
Die Quelle des Flusses liegt hoch in den Bergen.
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.
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

Struktur
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
Die Struktur ist für Sicherheit und Funktionalität ausgelegt.
B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

Scheibe; Stück
Meaning
a thin, flat piece cut from something larger
Example
Would you like a slice of pizza?
Möchten Sie ein Stück Pizza?
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 /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

südwesten
Meaning
the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction
Example
They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.
Sie reisten in den Südwesten des Landes für ihren Urlaub.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

angeblich
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
Dies ist die angebliche Lösung für das Problem.
B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

Vorschlag; Empfehlung
Meaning
an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation
Example
Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?
Haben Sie Vorschläge zur Verbesserung der Produktivität unseres Teams?
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

Spatz
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
Der Spatz zwitscherte fröhlich vom Ast des Baumes.
B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

Schale
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
Die Artillerie feuerte eine Granate auf die feindliche Position.
B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

Hausschuh
Meaning
light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors
Example
She put on her slippers before walking around the house.
Sie zog ihre Hausschuhe an, bevor sie im Haus umherging.
B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

Schatten
Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
Wir saßen unter dem Baum für etwas Schatten.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

Ersparnis
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Regelmäßige Spargewohnheiten sichern die finanzielle Sicherheit.
B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

auswählen
Meaning
to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out
Example
Please select your favorite color.
Bitte wählen Sie Ihre Lieblingsfarbe aus.
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

zufriedenstellend
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
Die Testergebnisse waren zufriedenstellend.
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

suchen
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
Er entschied sich, Rat bei seinem Mentor zu suchen.
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

spezifisch
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
Mach einen spezifischen Plan, um die Aufschieberei zu überwinden.
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Ausgaben
Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
Ihre Ausgaben für Kleidung waren höher als erwartet.
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

Systeme
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
Effektive Systeme verbessern die Produktivität.
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

buchstabieren
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
Kannst du deinen Namen für mich buchstabieren?
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

überleben
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
Er hat den Sturm überlebt.
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

überraschenderweise
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
Überraschenderweise beendete sie das gesamte Projekt an nur einem Tag.
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.
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

geschickt
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
Er ist ein geschickter Tischler, der wunderschöne Möbel bauen kann.
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

standards
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
Hohe Standards inspirieren Wettbewerber.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

überspringen
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Er entschied sich, das Frühstück zu überspringen und direkt zur Arbeit zu gehen.
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

fest
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
Der Boden war fest unter den Füßen.
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

aufrichtig; ehrlich; ohne Vortäuschung
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
Sie entschuldigte sich aufrichtig für ihren Fehler.
B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

Bauchschmerzen
Meaning
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
Example
I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
Ich habe nach zu viel Essen Bauchschmerzen.
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.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

Speichen / sprach
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
Der Fahrradspeiche war nach dem Unfall verbogen.
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

Seele
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
Sie goss ihr Herz und ihre Seele in ihr Kunstwerk.
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

lösungen
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
Biotechnologie bietet Lösungen für Umweltprobleme.
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

spionieren
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
Er wurde beim Spionieren über das Fenster auf seinen Nachbarn erwischt.
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

salzig
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
Das salzige Meerwasser machte sie durstig.
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

anhalten
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
Das Schiff hält auf den Falklandinseln an.
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 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.
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.
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

U-Boot
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
Unterseekabel erleichtern die internationale Kommunikation.
B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

Summe
Meaning
the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items
Example
The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.
Die Summe von 8 und 12 ist 20.
B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

Scham
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
Er fühlte tiefen Scham für sein unehrliches Verhalten bei der Arbeit.
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.
B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

Schatten
Meaning
a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette
Example
The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.
Der Baum warf am Abend einen langen Schatten über den Garten.
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

mit Schere schneiden
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
Der Schneider hat den Stoff ordentlich geschnitten.
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

Schulter
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
Er trug die Tasche über seiner Schulter.
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

Steak
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
Er bestellte ein gegrilltes Steak mit Gemüse.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

schwan
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
Der elegante Schwan glitt lautlos über das Wasser.
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

kampf
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
Der Kampf um die Unabhängigkeit vereinte die Nation.
B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

versenken
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
Das Schiff sinkt im tiefen Ozean.
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

getrennt
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
Sie wohnen seit der Scheidung in getrennten Häusern.
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.
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.
B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

schreien
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
Example
She screamed when she saw the spider.
Sie schrie, als sie die Spinne sah.
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

Raucher
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
Er ist ein starker Raucher und versucht jedes Jahr aufzuhören.
B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

Bürgersteig
Meaning
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
Example
Children were playing on the sidewalk.
Kinder spielten auf dem Bürgersteig.
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.
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

ausgegeben, erschöpft
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
Sie hat ihre ganze Energie für die Prüfung aufgebraucht.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

südosten
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
Die Stadt liegt im Südosten des Landes.
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.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

Unterkunft
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Die Wanderer fanden während des starken Regens Unterkunft in einer Höhle.
B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

Hai
Meaning
a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton
Example
The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.
Der Hai ist ein mächtiger Räuber des Ozeans.
B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

Zeitplan; Stundenplan;
Meaning
a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable
Example
Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.
Bitte überprüfen Sie Ihren Zeitplan, bevor Sie die Besprechungszeit bestätigen.
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 /slɪp/

slip

ausrutschen
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
Sie rutschte auf dem nassen Boden und fiel.
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

bedeutend
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
Soziale Medien haben einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf Beziehungen.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

Vorort
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
Sie zogen in einen ruhigen Vorort, um ihre Kinder fernab des Stadtlärms zu erziehen.
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

Standort
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
Die Baustelle ist bereit für die nächste Phase des Projekts.
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

Sitzungen, Besprechungen, Zeitraum
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
Die Sitzungen dauerten drei Stunden.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

Aufbau
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
Das Unternehmen stellte ein neues Set-up für die Büroanordnung vor.
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

Sweatshirt
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
Er trug beim Joggen im Park ein graues Sweatshirt.
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

Socken
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
Er zog ein Paar saubere Socken an, bevor er das Haus verließ.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

versiegeln, schließen
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Er versiegelte den Umschlag, bevor er den Brief abschickte.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

Sonnenblume
Meaning
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
Example
The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.
Das Sonnenblumenfeld sah im hellen Sonnenlicht erstaunlich aus.
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 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.
B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

erfolgreich
Meaning
in a way that achieves a desired result
Example
She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.
Sie bestand die Prüfung erfolgreich nach wochenlangem Studium.
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

umgeben
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
Berge umgeben das kleine Dorf.
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

geist; seele; begeisterung; mut
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
Das Team zeigte großen Geist trotz der Niederlage.
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 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

Abendessen
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
Wir essen normalerweise gegen sieben Uhr Abendessen.
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

stabil
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
Die starke Kernkraft hält den Kern stabil.
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

Leinwand
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
Der Film wurde auf einer großen Leinwand im Kino gezeigt.
B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

ausreichend; angemessen für den Zweck; zufriedenstellend
Meaning
enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
Example
We have sufficient time to complete the project.
Wir haben genügend Zeit, um das Projekt abzuschließen.
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.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

Rauchen
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
Rauchen ist im Gebäude verboten.
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

scharf
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
Dieses Curry ist zu scharf für mich zum Essen.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

verbreiten
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
Die Nachricht verbreitete sich schnell durch die Stadt.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

Sonnenaufgang
Meaning
the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
Example
We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.
Wir haben den schönen Sonnenaufgang vom Gipfel des Berges aus gesehen.
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

leiden
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
Sie litt den ganzen Tag unter starken Kopfschmerzen.
B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

signifikant
Meaning
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
Example
The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.
Die Wirtschaft hat sich in den letzten zehn Jahren signifikant verbessert.
B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

traurig
Meaning
in a sorrowful or unhappy manner
Example
She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.
Sie winkte traurig, als der Zug abfuhr.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

Sonnensystem
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Unser Sonnensystem hat acht Planeten, die um die Sonne kreisen.
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 verb /straɪk/

Strike

schlagen
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
Der Blitz schlägt das hohe Gebäude während des Sturms.
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

dehnen
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
Sportler dehnen ihre Muskeln vor dem Training.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

empfindlich
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Empfindliche Systeme erfordern eine präzise Handhabung.