A1 noun /sɪks/

six

sechs

Meaning

the number 6

Example

There are six apples on the table.

Es gibt sechs Äpfel auf dem Tisch.

C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

Schicht

Meaning

a layer or level of material, or a social class in society

Example

The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.

Die obere Schicht der Gesellschaft genoss Privilegien, die anderen nicht zur Verfügung standen.

A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

speichern

Meaning

to keep things in a place for future use; to save information

Example

She stores her winter clothes in the attic.

Sie lagert ihre Winterkleidung auf dem Dachboden.

C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

träge

Meaning

Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.

Example

She was too slothful to get out of bed early.

Sie war zu träge, um früh aus dem Bett zu kommen.

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

unterwürfig

Meaning

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others

Example

His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.

Seine unterwürfige Haltung nervte seine Kollegen.

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.

C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

Synode

Meaning

An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.

Example

The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.

Der Synode versammelte sich, um Reformen in der Kirche zu diskutieren.

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

übereinander legen

Meaning

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

Example

The editor superimposed text over the image.

Der Editor superimposierte den Text über das Bild.

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 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

abgeschieden, verstecken

Meaning

To isolate or hide away.

Example

The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.

Der von Bäumen aufgenommene Kohlenstoff kann jahrelang abgetrennt werden.

C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

synkopiert

Meaning

Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.

Example

The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.

Das Jazzstück hatte einen synkopierten Rhythmus, der die Menge anheizte.

B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

synthetisch

Meaning

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

Example

Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.

Synthetische Chemikalien werden in verarbeiteten Lebensmitteln verwendet.

B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

mit den Füßen schleifen / mischen

Meaning

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

Example

He shuffled the cards before dealing them.

Er mischte die Karten, bevor er sie austeilte.

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.

B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

Dampfschiff

Meaning

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

Example

The old steamer crossed the river slowly.

Das alte Dampfschiff überquerte langsam den Fluss.

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.

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.

A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

stark

Meaning

in a strong manner or to a great extent

Example

She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.

Sie glaubt stark an die Kraft des positiven Denkens.

B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

Schwarm

Meaning

A large group of insects or people moving together.

Example

A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.

Ein Schwarm Bienen umkreiste den Baum.

B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

sich ergeben

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

Die Armee ergab sich schließlich nach Wochen des Kampfes.

C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

gezackt

Meaning

Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.

Example

The bread knife had a serrated blade.

Das Brotmesser hatte eine gezackte Klinge.

C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

Meereslandschaft

Meaning

A view or painting of the sea.

Example

The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.

Der Künstler malte eine schöne Meereslandschaft bei Sonnenuntergang.

A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

schwimmen

Meaning

to move through water using body movements

Example

I love to swim in the ocean during summer.

Ich liebe es, im Ozean zu schwimmen im Sommer.

B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

Ehepartner

Meaning

a person's husband or wife

Example

Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.

Jeder Mitarbeiter kann seinen Ehepartner in den Gesundheitsversicherungsplan aufnehmen.

B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

raffiniert

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

Raffinierte Designs verbessern die Ästhetik.

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

Sophist

Meaning

a person who uses clever but misleading arguments

Example

He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.

Er wurde als ein Sophist abgetan, der Fakten verdrehte, um Debatten zu gewinnen.

C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

zusätzlich

Meaning

Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.

Example

The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.

Das Stück beinhaltete mehrere zusätzliche Schauspieler, um die Hintergrundszenen auszufüllen.

C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

überhitzen

Meaning

to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor

Example

Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.

Ingenieure überhitzen den Dampf, um die Effizienz der Turbine zu steigern.

C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

heiße, trockene Wind

Meaning

A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.

Example

The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.

Der Sirocco machte die Stadt unerträglich heiß und staubig.

B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

Ausdauer

Meaning

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Example

Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.

Marathonläufer brauchen große Ausdauer, um das Rennen zu beenden.

B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

abkratzen, schürfen

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

Example

He scraped his knee while playing football.

Er hat sich das Knie auf dem Fußballplatz aufgeschürft.

A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

Lächeln

Meaning

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

Example

She smiled when she saw the gift.

Sie lächelte, als sie das Geschenk sah.

C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

Sinus

Meaning

A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.

Example

He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.

Er litt an einer Nasennebenhöhlenentzündung, die Kopfschmerzen verursachte.

C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

übertrieben theatralisch

Meaning

Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.

Example

Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.

Ihre Darbietung fühlte sich übertrieben theatralisch und unnatürlich an.

C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

Substitution

Meaning

the action of replacing someone or something with another

Example

The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.

Die Substitution des alten Systems durch das neue war schwierig.

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

nachhaltig

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

Nachhaltige Praktiken verringern die Umweltbelastung.

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 /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.

A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

glänzend; glänzend;

Meaning

reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy

Example

The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.

Das glänzende neue Auto erregte die Aufmerksamkeit aller.

B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

Soziologie

Meaning

the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions

Example

She is studying sociology at university.

Sie studiert Soziologie an der Universität.

B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

erschrecken

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

Das laute Geräusch erschreckte die Kinder.

C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

Sägemehl

Meaning

The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.

Example

The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.

Der Boden war mit Sägemehl vom Tischlerarbeiten bedeckt.

C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

abgelegen

Meaning

Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.

Example

They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.

Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub in einem abgelegenen Strandhaus.

B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

sieben Gewohnheiten

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Selbst Gewohnheiten helfen dabei, einen ausgewogenen Lebensstil aufrechtzuerhalten.

B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

Superfoods

Meaning

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

Example

Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.

Blaubeeren und Spinat sind Superfoods, die reich an Vitaminen sind.

C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

leichte Arbeit

Meaning

a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status

Example

He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.

Er erhielt eine leichte Arbeit an der Universität als Belohnung für seine Loyalität.

C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

Unterwürfigkeit

Meaning

the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others

Example

His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.

Seine Unterwürfigkeit gegenüber der Autorität ärgerte seine Kollegen.

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.

C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

retten

Meaning

To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.

Example

They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.

Sie haben es geschafft, einige Waren aus dem Feuer zu retten.

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

mit den Schultern zucken

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

Er zuckte mit den Schultern, als man ihn nach der fehlenden Datei fragte.

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?

C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

streitlustige Frau / kleines, mausähnliches Tier

Meaning

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

Example

The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.

Das Stück beschreibt eine willensstarke Frau als streitlustige Frau.

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 /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.

B1 noun /striːm/

stream

strom

Meaning

A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.

Example

The stream of life is unstoppable.

Der Strom des Lebens ist unaufhaltsam.

B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

Stipendium

Meaning

an award or grant to support a student's education

Example

She received a scholarship to study abroad.

Sie erhielt ein Stipendium, um im Ausland zu studieren.

C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

mit Talg verbunden

Meaning

Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.

Example

Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.

Akne wird oft durch überaktive Talgdrüsen verursacht.

C1 verb /struː/

strew

verstreuen

Meaning

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

Example

Clothes were strewn across the floor.

Die Kleider lagen verstreut auf dem Boden.

C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

Glück

Meaning

To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.

Example

The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.

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

C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

vermuten

Meaning

to suppose something is true without having evidence

Example

She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.

Sie vermutete, dass er nicht zum Meeting kommen würde.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

rutschig

Meaning

smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping

Example

The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.

Der nasse Boden war nach der Reinigung sehr rutschig.

B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

ausgezeichnet

Meaning

extremely good; excellent

Example

The hotel provided superb service during our stay.

Das Hotel bot während unseres Aufenthalts ausgezeichneten Service.

C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

überflüssig

Meaning

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Example

His speech contained too many superfluous details.

Seine Rede enthielt zu viele überflüssige Details.

C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

trennbar

Meaning

Capable of being separated or divided.

Example

The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.

Die beiden Themen sind trennbar und sollten unabhängig besprochen werden.

C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

blutig

Meaning

Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.

Example

The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.

Die Schlacht war einer der blutigsten Konflikte des Krieges.

C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

sakristei

Meaning

a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept

Example

The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.

Der Priester betrat die Sakristei, bevor die Messe begann.

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.

B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

Aberglaube

Meaning

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

Example

Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.

Ein Spiegel zu zerbrechen bringt sieben Jahre Pech, das ist ein häufiger Aberglaube.

C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

synergetisch

Meaning

Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.

Example

A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.

Ein synergetischer Effekt tritt auf, wenn Nährstoffe zusammenarbeiten.

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 /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.

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

irgendwann

Meaning

at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally

Example

Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.

Lass uns nächste Woche irgendwann auf einen Kaffee treffen.

C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

subaquatisch

Meaning

Existing, living, or located under water.

Example

Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.

Taucher erkundeten das subaquatische Höhlensystem, das mit seltenen Fischen gefüllt war.

C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

genießen

Meaning

To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.

Example

He savored every bite of the delicious cake.

Er savorte jeden Bissen des köstlichen Kuchens.

B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

Drehbuch

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

Der Schauspieler hat seine Zeilen aus dem Drehbuch auswendig gelernt.

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?

C1 noun /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

Sonnenwende

Meaning

the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)

Example

People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.

Menschen feiern die Sommersonnenwende mit Festivals und Ritualen.

C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

Seraph

Meaning

An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.

Example

The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.

Das Buntglasfenster zeigte einen Seraph mit ausgebreiteten Flügeln.

C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

Schmeichler

Meaning

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

Example

The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.

Der Manager war von Schmeichlern umgeben, die allem zustimmten, was er sagte.

C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

Sorbet

Meaning

a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice

Example

On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.

An heißen Tagen genießt sie ein Glas Zitronensorbet.

C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

außergewöhnlich

Meaning

Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.

Example

She gave a stellar performance in the play.

Sie gab eine außergewöhnliche Leistung im Stück.

C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

Überfülle

Meaning

An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.

Example

The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.

Der Raum war mit einer Überfülle an Dekorationen gefüllt.

B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

schwach; krank; blass

Meaning

weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale

Example

The sickly child needed extra care and attention.

Das kränkliche Kind brauchte zusätzliche Pflege und Aufmerksamkeit.

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 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

richten

Meaning

to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize

Example

She straightened her hair before the meeting.

Sie richtete ihre Haare vor dem Meeting.

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

sensibilität

Meaning

the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity

Example

Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.

Ihre künstlerische Sensibilität half ihr, die feinen Details in den Gemälden zu schätzen.

B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

Nachname

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

Bitte geben Sie Ihren Vornamen und Nachnamen im Formular an.

B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

geeignet

Meaning

appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation

Example

This dress is suitable for the wedding.

Dieses Kleid ist für die Hochzeit geeignet.

B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

umrühren

Meaning

to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid

Example

She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.

Sie rührte die Suppe um, um sicherzustellen, dass sie nicht anbrennt.

C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

Anschein; Ähnlichkeit

Meaning

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different

Example

There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.

Es gab nur einen Anschein von Ordnung im chaotischen Büro

C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

falle

Meaning

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

Example

The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.

Der Jäger stellte eine Falle auf, um Kaninchen zu fangen.

C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

Heiligkeit

Meaning

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.

Example

The sanctity of life should never be compromised.

Die Heiligkeit des Lebens darf niemals kompromittiert werden.

C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

schwerfällig, altmodisch

Meaning

Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.

Example

The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.

Die Vorlesung war so schwerfällig, dass viele Studenten Schwierigkeiten hatten, wach zu bleiben.

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.

B2 noun /spæm/

spam

Spam

Meaning

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

Example

My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.

Mein Posteingang ist voll von Spam-E-Mails, die ich löschen muss.

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.

A2 noun /saɪz/

size

Größe

Meaning

the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something

Example

This shirt is too small in size for me.

Dieses Hemd ist zu klein in der Größe für mich.

C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

Synerese

Meaning

The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.

Example

The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.

Der Joghurt zeigte Synerese, als sich Flüssigkeit oben absetzte.

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.

C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

Hinterlist

Meaning

Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.

Example

They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.

Sie haben Hinterlist verwendet, um die Steuerzahlung zu vermeiden.

C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

sich hängen lassen

Meaning

To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.

Example

He slouched in the chair, looking tired.

Er ließ sich im Stuhl hängen und sah müde aus.

C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

Wächter

Meaning

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

Example

A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.

Ein Wächter stand am Eingang des Lagers.

B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

Grund; Zweck;

Meaning

purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest

Example

She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.

Sie arbeitete Überstunden zum Wohl der Zukunft ihrer Familie.

C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

Strophe

Meaning

a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song

Example

The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.

Das Gedicht beginnt mit einer Strophe, die die Natur beschreibt.

C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

grimmig

Meaning

bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful

Example

She gave him a sullen look and walked away.

Sie warf ihm einen grimmigen Blick zu und ging weg.

B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

selbstgenügsam

Meaning

able to provide for oneself without depending on others

Example

The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.

Der Bauernhof ist vollständig selbstgenügsam in der Gemüseproduktion.

C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

kurze Tätigkeit

Meaning

a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity

Example

She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.

Sie hat eine kurze Tätigkeit als Lehrerin gemacht, bevor sie ins Ausland zog.

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

oberflächlich

Meaning

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.

Example

His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.

Sein Verständnis des Themas war ziemlich oberflächlich.

C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

wickeln

Meaning

To wrap or cover closely or completely.

Example

She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.

Sie wickelte das Baby in eine weiche Decke.

C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

Glück

Meaning

To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house

Example

He had to stoop to pick up the coin.

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

A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

klein; begrenzt; eng

Meaning

little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount

Example

She lives in a small apartment near the university.

Sie lebt in einer kleinen Wohnung in der Nähe der Universität.

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.

C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

staat

Meaning

A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.

Example

The state declared a new language policy.

Der Staat erklärte eine neue Sprachpolitik.