C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

Betrug

Meaning

underhanded or dishonest behavior

Example

The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.

Der Politiker wurde der finanziellen Betrügerei beschuldigt.

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?

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.

C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

schläfrig machend

Meaning

Tending to induce sleep; soporific.

Example

The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.

Die somniferen Vorlesungen des Professors brachten die Hälfte der Klasse zum Einschlafen.

A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

Socken

Meaning

soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes

Example

I need to buy new socks for winter.

Ich muss neue Socken für den Winter kaufen.

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.

C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

aufsicht

Meaning

the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing

Example

The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.

Die Aufsicht der Schule ist die Pflicht des Direktors.

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

Synchronität

Meaning

Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.

Example

Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.

Ihre Tanzaufführung zeigte perfekte Synchronität.

B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

skorpion

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

Example

The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.

Der Skorpion versteckte sich während des Tages unter dem Felsen.

C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

saisonbedingt

Meaning

occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely

Example

The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.

Der saisonbedingte Regen half den Bauern bei ihren Ernten.

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

übernatürlich

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

Es wurde gesagt, dass das alte Haus übernatürliche Kräfte besitzt.

C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

salzhaltig; salzwasserbezogen

Meaning

containing salt; salty; relating to salt water

Example

The saline solution is used for medical treatments.

Die salinische Lösung wird für medizinische Behandlungen verwendet.

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.

A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

Glück

Meaning

a person who sells something

Example

The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.

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

C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

Spitze

Meaning

a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church

Example

The church spire could be seen from miles away.

Der Kirchturm war von weitem sichtbar.

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

rasieren

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

Er rasiert sich gerne jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit.

B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

Zuschauer

Meaning

a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer

Example

The stadium was filled with excited spectators.

Das Stadion war mit aufgeregten Zuschauern gefüllt.

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.

C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

hoher Klang

Meaning

High-pitched and piercing in sound.

Example

The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.

Das schrille Pfeifen erschreckte alle im Raum.

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.

C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

verspotten

Meaning

to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way

Example

He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.

Er lachte die Idee aus, ins Ausland zu ziehen.

A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

Krankheit; Erkrankung

Meaning

the state of being ill; a disease or illness

Example

She took time off work due to sickness.

Sie nahm aufgrund der Krankheit eine Auszeit von der Arbeit.

C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

zufällig und glücklich

Meaning

Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Example

Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.

Ihr Treffen im Café war völlig zufällig und glücklich.

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 /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.

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.

B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

plötzlich

Meaning

suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

Example

Prices rose sharply after the announcement.

Die Preise stiegen plötzlich nach der Ankündigung.

B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

Groll

Meaning

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

Example

She refused the gift out of spite.

Sie lehnte das Geschenk aus Groll ab.

A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

kurz; knapp

Meaning

having a small length, height, or duration; not long

Example

The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.

Das Treffen war sehr kurz und dauerte nur zehn Minuten.

A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

süden

Meaning

the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.

Die Sonne geht im Osten auf und geht im Süden unter.

A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

Rauch

Meaning

A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.

Example

Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.

Der Rauch von Fahrzeugen verschlechtert die Luftqualität.

C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

geschwollen

Meaning

Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation

Example

Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.

Ihr Knöchel war geschwollen, nachdem sie ihn beim Wandern verstaucht hatte.

C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

Einschränkung, Kritik

Meaning

a restriction or limitation; a critical remark

Example

The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.

Das neue Gesetz verhängte eine schwere Einschränkung der freien Rede.

C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

säkulär

Meaning

not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly

Example

The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.

Das Land führt eine säkulare Regierung, die Religion von der Politik trennt.

A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

Quadrat

Meaning

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles

Example

The table has a square shape.

Der Tisch hat eine quadratische Form.

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

Sponsoring

Meaning

the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources

Example

The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.

Die Veranstaltung wurde durch das Sponsoring mehrerer großer Unternehmen möglich gemacht.

A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

sicher; bestimmt

Meaning

completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true

Example

I am sure that he will come tomorrow.

Ich bin sicher, dass er morgen kommen wird.

C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

Beleidigung / abfälliger Kommentar

Meaning

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

Example

He made a slur against her character.

Er hat eine abfällige Bemerkung über ihren Charakter gemacht.

C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

Syntax

Meaning

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Example

Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.

Programmiersprachen folgen strengen Syntaxregeln.

A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

Tresor; Schutz

Meaning

secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger

Example

He kept his important documents in the office safe.

Er bewahrte seine wichtigen Dokumente im Bürosafe auf.

B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

die sieben Weltwunder

Meaning

The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.

Example

The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.

Die sieben Weltwunder der Welt spiegeln menschliche Brillanz wider.

C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

Empfindlichkeit

Meaning

The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.

Example

High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.

Hohe Empfindlichkeit gegenüber Infektionen erfordert zusätzliche Pflege.

C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

ein Strenger in Bezug auf Regeln

Meaning

a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior

Example

He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.

Er ist sehr streng in Bezug auf Pünktlichkeit und toleriert keine Verspätungen.

C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

Krätze

Meaning

a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.

Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei ihm Krätze nach der Untersuchung des Ausschlags.

A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

Frühling

Meaning

the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow

Example

Flowers bloom in the spring.

Im Frühling blühen die Blumen.

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.

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.

A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

Erfolg

Meaning

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit

Example

Success requires focus and determination.

Erfolg erfordert Fokus und Entschlossenheit.

C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

satirisch

Meaning

Relating to or using satire.

Example

The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.

Der Roman nimmt eine satirische Sicht auf das städtische Leben.

C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

Sharon Frucht

Meaning

a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm

Example

The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.

Die Sharon-Frucht ist süß und kann wie ein Apfel gegessen werden.

B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

Schimpfwort

Meaning

An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.

Example

He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.

Er schrie ein Schimpfwort, als er sich den Zeh stieß.

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.

C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

schnell und unordentlich schreiben

Meaning

to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read

Example

He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.

Er kritzelte seine Unterschrift am unteren Rand der Seite.

A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

Lösung; Antwort; Flüssigkeitsmischung

Meaning

an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture

Example

We need to find a solution to this problem.

Wir müssen eine Lösung für dieses Problem finden.

C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

umwerfend

Meaning

extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence

Example

The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.

Die Darbietung des Magiers war einfach umwerfend.

C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

Totaler Chaos

Meaning

a state of complete disorder or ruin

Example

After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.

Nach dem Sturm war die ganze Stadt in totalem Chaos.

B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

Selbstgenügsamkeit

Meaning

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

Example

Self-reliance helps build confidence.

Selbstgenügsamkeit hilft, Vertrauen aufzubauen.

B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

langsam; träge; inaktiv

Meaning

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

Example

The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.

Der alte Computer wurde langsam, nachdem er stundenlang lief.

C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

durchtränkt

Meaning

Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.

Example

The town is steeped in history and tradition.

Die Stadt ist durchtränkt von Geschichte und Tradition.

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.

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.

A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

sie

Meaning

a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

She is going to the market to buy vegetables.

Sie geht zum Markt, um Gemüse zu kaufen.

C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

subsidiär; sekundär; bezogen auf ein Tochterunternehmen

Meaning

less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company

Example

The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.

Das Tochterunternehmen führt alle Auslandstätigkeiten durch.

C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

Küchengehilfe

Meaning

a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks

Example

In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.

Im Mittelalter war ein Scullion für das Reinigen von Töpfen und Pfannen verantwortlich.

C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

kleiner Funken

Meaning

A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.

Example

There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.

Es gab keinen Funken Zweifel in ihrem Geist.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

überlegt

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

Ihre Antwort war ruhig und überlegt, nicht impulsiv.

B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

Scheiße

Meaning

a vulgar term for feces or excrement

Example

The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.

Der Hund hat Unordnung gemacht, indem er seine Scheiße auf dem Boden hinterlassen hat.

C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

süßes Gebäck

Meaning

a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy

Example

The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.

Die Kinder genossen die traditionellen Süßigkeiten während des Festivals.

A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

Sommer

Meaning

the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn

Example

We love going to the beach during summer.

Wir lieben es, im Sommer zum Strand zu gehen.

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.

A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

lösen

Meaning

to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty

Example

The detective finally solved the mysterious case.

Der Detektiv hat schließlich den mysteriösen Fall gelöst.

B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

scrollen

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

Durch Feeds scrollen verschwendet viel Zeit.

C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

löslich

Meaning

able to be dissolved, especially in water

Example

Sugar is soluble in water.

Zucker ist in Wasser löslich.

B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

schnell klettern oder mischen

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

Die Kinder kletterten schnell den Hügel hinauf, um den Drachen zu fangen.

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

anhalten, Stand

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

Das Auto hielt auf dem Weg zum Büro an.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

Symptome

Meaning

signs or indications of a disease or condition

Example

Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.

Fieber und Husten sind häufige Symptome der Grippe.

A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

Fußball

Meaning

a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal

Example

He loves to play soccer with his friends.

Er spielt gerne Fußball mit seinen Freunden.

B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

Mängel

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

Institutionelle Mängel wirken sich negativ auf das Verhalten der Schüler aus.

B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

Gestank; übler Geruch

Meaning

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

Example

The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.

Der Müll verursachte einen schrecklichen Gestank in der Küche.

C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

unsorgfältig, nachlässig

Meaning

done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way

Example

The project failed due to slipshod planning.

Das Projekt scheiterte aufgrund nachlässiger Planung.

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.

C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

seitlicher Blick

Meaning

Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.

Example

She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.

Sie warf ihm einen seitlichen Blick über den Raum zu.

C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

unantastbar

Meaning

Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.

Example

Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.

Die Redefreiheit gilt in demokratischen Gesellschaften als unantastbar.

C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

unterdrückbar

Meaning

capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented

Example

The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.

Die Symptome der Krankheit sind mit Medikamenten unterdrückbar.

B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

schlank

Meaning

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

Example

She looked slim in her new dress.

Sie sah schlank in ihrem neuen Kleid aus.

C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

kleines Boot

Meaning

a small, light boat usually for one person

Example

The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.

Der Fischer paddelte mit seinem kleinen Boot über den See.

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 /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

Sensation; Aufregung; Aufruhr; Interesse

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

Der neue Sänger wurde über Nacht zu einer Sensation.

C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

Welle

Meaning

a large number of things occurring in quick succession

Example

There has been a spate of robberies in the city.

Es gab eine Welle von Diebstählen in der Stadt.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

stur; hartnäckig; widerspenstig

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

Das sture Kind weigerte sich, Gemüse zu essen.

B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

Intelligenz; Klugheit; ordentliche und moderne Erscheinung

Meaning

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Example

Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.

Ihre Intelligenz beim Lösen von Problemen beeindruckte alle.

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.

A1 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

manchmal

Meaning

at times; occasionally; now and then

Example

Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.

Manchmal gehe ich am Abend spazieren.

B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

Spirale

Meaning

winding in a continuous curve; helical

Example

The spiral staircase led to the top floor.

Die Wendeltreppe führte zum obersten Stockwerk.

C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

sago

Meaning

starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems

Example

She prepared sago pudding for dessert.

Sie bereitete Sago-Pudding zum Nachtisch zu.

B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

gelegen

Meaning

located in a particular place or position

Example

The hotel is situated near the beach.

Das Hotel ist nahe am Strand gelegen.

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.

C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

Alterung

Meaning

The process of growing old or the condition of aging.

Example

The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.

Der Biologe untersuchte die Seneszenz bei Pflanzen, um das Altern zu verstehen.

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 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 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.

C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

schleichen

Meaning

to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty

Example

He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.

Er versuchte, sich im Schatten zu schlichen, um nicht gesehen zu werden.

C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

Rohu Fisch

Meaning

a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species

Example

Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.

Rohu Fisch wird in bengalischen Haushalten häufig mit Gewürzen zubereitet.

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.

C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

gesund

Meaning

Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.

Example

The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.

Die Bergluft ist gesund und erfrischend.

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.

C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

abreiben / gründlich suchen

Meaning

to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly

Example

She scoured the kitchen until it shone.

Sie schrubbte die Küche, bis sie glänzte.

B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

Untersuchung oder Vorführung

Meaning

the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program

Example

The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.

Das Krankenhaus bot allen Mitarbeitern eine kostenlose Gesundheitsuntersuchung an.

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.

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.

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.

A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

Dienst

Meaning

An act of helping or doing work for someone.

Example

True education promotes the value of service to others.

Wahre Bildung fördert den Wert des Dienstes für andere.

zittern

Meaning

to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion

Example

She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.

Sie schauderte bei dem Gedanken, allein im dunklen Wald zu gehen.