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B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

vernünftig; sinnig; praktisch
Meaning
having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable
Example
It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.
Es wäre vernünftig, einen Regenschirm mitzunehmen, da es regnen könnte.
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

Ansiedlung; Vereinbarung
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
Die frühe Ansiedlung wurde nahe dem Fluss gebaut, um einen einfachen Zugang zum Wasser zu ermöglichen.
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

rufen, beschwören
Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
Der König rief seine Berater zum Hof.
C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

Schurke
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
Dieser Schurke betrog den alten Mann und raubte ihm seine Ersparnisse.
B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

überwachen
Meaning
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
Example
The teacher supervises students during the exam.
Der Lehrer überwacht die Schüler während der Prüfung.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

seiden; weich; glatt;
Meaning
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
Example
She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes seidenes Kleid zur Party.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

mangel an frischer Luft; schlecht belüftet; formell und konservativ in der Haltung
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
Der Raum war stickig und brauchte frische Luft.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

superlativ
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
Ihre Leistung war superlativ und brachte ihr stehende Ovationen ein.
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

schmieren / verleumden
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
Das Kind hat Farbe an die Wand geschmiert.
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 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.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

erfahren / gewürzt
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Sie ist eine erfahrene Lehrerin mit mehr als 20 Jahren Erfahrung.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

überlegen; besser als der Durchschnitt
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Dieses Produkt ist allen anderen auf dem Markt überlegen.
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.
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

Hinterlist
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
Die Wahl war voller politischer Hinterlist.
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

mysteriös
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
Ihr sphinxartiges Lächeln machte es schwer zu erraten, was sie dachte.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

vorübergehender Aufenthalt
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
Sie genoss einen kurzen Aufenthalt in Paris im Sommer.
C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

Sturmverstärkung
Meaning
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
Example
Storm intensification is linked to climate change.
Die Sturmverstärkung ist mit dem Klimawandel verbunden.
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Verachtung
Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
Sie sah ihn mit offenem Verachtung an.
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

Schlamm
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
Der Fluss hat Schichten von Schlamm entlang seiner Ufer abgelagert.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

himmlisch
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
Das Gemälde fing eine himmlische Schönheit ein, die sich jenseits der Welt fühlte.
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

Bittsteller
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
Der Tempel war voller Bittsteller, die um Segen baten.
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

selbstzufriedenes Lächeln
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
Er schmunzelte, als er die Diskussion gewann.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

folgend
Meaning
Following in order or as a result.
Example
The sequent events changed the course of history.
Die folgenden Ereignisse änderten den Verlauf der Geschichte.
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.
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

säen
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
Der Bauer wird morgen Weizenkörner auf dem Feld säen.
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

Haut
Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
Ihre Haut war weich und glatt.
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.
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

Fleck; Makel
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
Es gab einen Kaffeefleck auf seinem weißen Hemd.
C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

Fleck
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
Es war ein kleiner Fleck Staub auf dem Glastisch.
A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

entschuldigung
Meaning
feeling regret or sympathy
Example
She felt sorry for what had happened.
Sie fühlte sich schlecht wegen dem, was passiert war.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

Schlafmangel
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
Schlafmangel kann die geistige Gesundheit schwerwiegend beeinträchtigen.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

Salzgehaltsteigerung
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
Übermäßige Bewässerung kann zur Salzgehaltsteigerung auf landwirtschaftlichen Flächen führen.
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

substanzieller Einfluss
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
Ein substanzieller Einfluss ist auch mit nur wenigen Stunden ehrenamtlicher Arbeit möglich.
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

ständig
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Die Gewinne des Unternehmens steigen ständig.
C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

Knurren, Stau
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
Der Hund knurrte den Fremden in der Nähe des Tors an.
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.
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 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

Synthese, Kombination
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
Die Synthese von Ideen aus mehreren Perspektiven führte zu Innovation.
A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

gruselig
Meaning
causing fear or making you feel frightened
Example
That horror movie was really scary.
Dieser Horrorfilm war wirklich gruselig.
A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

Sekunde
Meaning
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first
Example
He finished the race in second place.
Er beendete das Rennen auf dem zweiten Platz.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

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 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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

Kurzsichtigkeit; engstirnige Sichtweise
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Seine kurzsichtige Entscheidung, die Schule früh zu verlassen, beeinträchtigte seine Karriereperspektiven.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

solar
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
Das Haus wird durch Solarenergie betrieben.
C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

verführen
Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
Die Werbung wurde entworfen, um Kunden zu verführen, Luxusprodukte zu kaufen.
C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

mit den Augen blinzeln
Meaning
to look with partly closed eyes
Example
She squinted at the bright sunlight.
Sie squinte bei dem hellen Sonnenlicht.
C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

gelassen, emotionslos
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
Trotz des Chaos um ihn blieb er ruhig und gefasst.
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

befriedigen
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
Das leckere Essen hat unseren Hunger vollständig gestillt.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

nachlässig
Meaning
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
Example
The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.
Der Bericht wurde nachlässig geschrieben, voller Fehler.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

Selbstbestätigung
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
Tägliche Selbstbestätigung kann dein Selbstvertrauen stärken.
C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

Glück
Meaning
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
Example
The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

stark
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
Eine starke Verteidigung sichert den Sieg.
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

im Müll nach etwas suchen
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
Die Kinder durchsuchten den Müll nach Essen.
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.
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.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

mit Kleidung oder Stil verbunden
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Seine sartorialen Entscheidungen waren immer im Trend und wurden bewundert.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

Zuschlag
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
Das Flugticket hatte einen Treibstoffzuschlag.
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

Nachhaltigkeit
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
Nachhaltigkeit gewährleistet langfristige Umweltgesundheit.
C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

beenden / schottischer Whisky
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
Der Bericht hat die Gerüchte einer Fusion gestoppt.
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

blockiert
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
Die Tür ist blockiert und wird sich nicht öffnen.
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

schrumpfen
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
Die Blumen schrumpften unter der heißen Sonne.
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.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

auf dumme oder gekünstelte Weise lächeln
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Sie lächelte dumm über sein Kompliment, eindeutig verlegen.
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 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

einreichung
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
Der Auftragnehmer schickte die Einreichung zur Genehmigung an den Kunden.
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

Gerüst
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
Die Arbeiter errichteten ein Gerüst, um die Außenwände des Gebäudes zu streichen.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

einsam; isoliert; allein
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Er lebte ein einsames Leben in den Bergen.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

auf dem Rücken liegend
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Er lag auf dem Gras, starrte in den Himmel.
B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

beruhigen
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
Die Mutter beruhigte ihr weinendes Baby mit einem sanften Wiegenlied.
A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

Lied
Meaning
a short piece of music with words that are sung
Example
She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
Sie sang ein schönes Lied beim Konzert.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

Selbstwertgefühl
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
Das Aufbauen von Selbstwertgefühl erfordert Zeit und stetige Anstrengung.
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

gleich
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
Wir trugen das gleiche Kleid auf der Party.
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

synthetisieren, kombinieren, kohärent darstellen
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
Er ist hervorragend darin, Ideen aus verschiedenen Quellen zu synthetisieren.
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.
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

Kompromiss
Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
Der Manager bot einen Bonus als Zugeständnis an die unzufriedenen Mitarbeiter an.
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

Satire
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
Das Stück war eine brillante Satire auf die moderne Politik.
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 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

Substanz
Meaning
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
Example
The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.
Der Wissenschaftler analysierte die unbekannte Substanz im Labor.
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.
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.
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

Schädel
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
Der Arzt untersuchte sorgfältig das Röntgenbild des Schädels.
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

schwerwiegend
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
Ohne Maßnahmen werden die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels schwerwiegender.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

synergisiert, vereint, koordiniert
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
Die Teams wurden synergisiert, um die Produktivität zu maximieren.
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.
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

Hirte
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
Der Hirte führte seine Herde auf die grüne Weide.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

irgendwo
Meaning
in or at some place; in an unspecified location
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
Ich habe meine Schlüssel irgendwo im Haus gelassen.
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.
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

Scad Fisch
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
Der Fischer fing einen Scad im Netz.
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

stilettos / Dolch
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
Sie trug elegante Stiletto-Absätze zur Party.
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

musikalische Komposition (Sonate)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
Sie spielte eine wunderschöne Beethoven-Sonate auf dem Klavier.
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

Sergeant-Major
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
Der Sergeant-Major inspizierte die Truppen vor der Parade.
B1 adverb /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

specifically

speziell
Meaning
in a clear and exact way
Example
He was specifically asked to handle the finances.
Er wurde speziell gebeten, die Finanzen zu verwalten.
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.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

imaginäres Paradies
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Sie beschrieben die Insel als ein modernes Shangri-La.
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

Spektakel
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
Die Feuerwerke schufen ein atemberaubendes Spektakel am Nachthimmel.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

schwer
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
Der Patient wurde bei dem Unfall schwer verletzt.
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.
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

Urlaubszeit für Studium oder Reise
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
Sie nahm ein Sabbatical, um ihr neues Buch zu erforschen.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

Leibeigenschaft
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
Viele Bauern im mittelalterlichen Europa lebten in der Leibeigenschaft.
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

Gelehrter; Akademiker
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
Der renommierte Gelehrte veröffentlichte mehrere Bücher über alte Geschichte.
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

kämpferisch / chaotisch
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
Trotz seiner kleinen Größe war er ein kämpferischer Kämpfer.
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

Sättigung
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
Die Sättigung des Marktes mit ähnlichen Produkten reduzierte den Verkauf.
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

Speichel
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
Der Zahnarzt bat sie, den Speichel aus ihrem Mund zu spuelen.
C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

Betrüger
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
Die Polizei hat den berüchtigten Betrüger endlich gefasst.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

Abfindung
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
Das Unternehmen bot ihm nach dem Ende seiner Anstellung eine Abfindung an.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

relativ zu Gesetzen oder Vorschriften, die persönliche Ausgaben für Luxusgüter begrenzen
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
Im mittelalterlichen Europa beschränkten satzungsrechtliche Gesetze den Gebrauch teurer Stoffe auf den Adel.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

Nebengespräche
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
Nebengespräche führen oft zu Vereinbarungen.
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

stramonienblume
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
Die Stramonienblume blüht in der Nacht mit einem süßen Duft.
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.
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

stark, scharf
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
Der starke Kontrast zwischen Armut und Reichtum war in der Stadt offensichtlich.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

langweiliges, langes Schreiben
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Er hielt eine lange Rede gegen Korruption.
C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

Eiter absondern
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
Die Wunde begann nach ein paar Tagen zu suppurieren.
C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

erhaben, großartig, majestätisch
Meaning
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Example
The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.
Die erhabene Schönheit der Berglandschaft hat mir den Atem geraubt.
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.