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.

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.

B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

Stängel / stoppen

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

ängstlich

Meaning

feeling afraid or worried

Example

She was scared of the dark.

Sie hatte Angst vor der Dunkelheit.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

Meaning

performed by one person alone; a single performance

Example

She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.

Sie entschied sich, einen Solo-Tanz bei der Talentshow aufzuführen.

A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

Student

Meaning

A person who is studying at a school or university.

Example

Students participated actively in the protests.

Die Studenten nahmen aktiv an den Protesten teil.

C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

Sari

Meaning

a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia

Example

She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.

Sie sah elegant aus in ihrem roten Seiden-Sari beim Festival.

C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

saturnisch

Meaning

slow and gloomy in mood

Example

His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.

Sein saturnischer Gesichtsausdruck ließ alle im Raum unwohl fühlen.

C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

Hervorhebung

Meaning

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.

Example

The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.

Die Hervorhebung des Themas wurde in der Debatte betont.

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.

C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

Glück

Meaning

Grimly mocking or cynical.

Example

She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.

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

C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

Glitzersteine

Meaning

A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.

Example

Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.

Ihr Kleid war mit silbernen Glitzersteinen bedeckt, die im Licht funkelten.

C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

Schaum

Meaning

Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.

Die Wellen krachten gegen die Felsen und hinterließen Schaum in der Luft.

B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

zufriedenstellend

Meaning

acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate

Example

The test results were satisfactory.

Die Testergebnisse waren zufriedenstellend.

C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

Steinkiste

Meaning

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

Example

The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.

Das Museum zeigte einen wunderschön geschnitzten Steinkasten aus dem alten Ägypten.

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.

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

Skulptur; Kunstwerke, die durch Schnitzen gemacht werden

Meaning

the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving

Example

The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.

Das Museum zeigt antike griechische Skulpturen.

C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

Sylphe

Meaning

A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.

Example

She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.

Sie bewegte sich über die Bühne wie eine Sylphe, leicht und anmutig.

C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

bezugnehmend auf ein Schema oder kurzgefasst

Meaning

Presenting some framework or concept briefly

Example

The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.

Der Ingenieur stellte ein schematisches Diagramm des Projekts zur Verfügung.

A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

Meaning

two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them

Example

I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.

Ich habe ein Hühnchen-Sandwich zum Mittagessen gemacht.

C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

priesterlich

Meaning

Relating to priests or the priesthood.

Example

The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.

Das Ritual hatte einen deutlich priesterlichen Charakter.

C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

trügerisch

Meaning

Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.

Example

The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.

Das Argument des Politikers war trügerisch, es klang überzeugend, hatte aber keine wirklichen Beweise.

C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

Sklaverei

Meaning

the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful

Example

Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.

Viele Menschen kämpften darum, der durch das koloniale System auferlegten Sklaverei zu entkommen.

C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

elegant und glänzend

Meaning

smooth, shiny, and stylish

Example

She drove a sleek black sports car.

Sie fuhr ein glänzendes schwarzes Sportauto.

A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

überraschend; erstaunlich

Meaning

causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable

Example

It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.

Es ist überraschend, wie schnell Kinder neue Sprachen lernen.

C2 noun /sælv/

salve

Salbe

Meaning

An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.

Example

She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.

Sie trug eine Salbe auf die Verbrennung an ihrer Hand auf.

B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

Schwalbe

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

Die Schwalbe baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.

C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

übermäßig vereinfacht

Meaning

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

Example

His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.

Seine Erklärung war zu vereinfacht und ignorierte wichtige Details.

C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

britische Währung / ausgezeichnet

Meaning

British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.

Example

She was praised for her sterling work on the project.

Sie wurde für ihre ausgezeichnete Arbeit am Projekt gelobt.

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.

B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

wissenschaftlich

Meaning

Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.

Example

Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.

Wissenschaftliche Entdeckungen prägen weiterhin unser Verständnis der Welt.

B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

Vorrat. Lieferung.

Meaning

A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.

Example

Supply chains ensure resource availability.

Versorgungsketten gewährleisten die Verfügbarkeit von Ressourcen.

A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

zeigen

Meaning

to display or present something to others; to make visible

Example

Can you show me the way to the station?

Kannst du mir den Weg zum Bahnhof zeigen?

A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

krank; übel; schlecht

Meaning

unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous

Example

She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.

Sie blieb zu Hause von der Arbeit, weil sie sich krank fühlte.

B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

schlitz

Meaning

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

Example

Insert the card into the slot to open the door.

Stecken Sie die Karte in den Schlitz, um die Tür zu öffnen.

C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

Symbolismus

Meaning

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Example

The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.

Die Verwendung von Symbolismus in dem Roman ist meisterhaft.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

nüchtern; ernst und nachdenklich; maßvoll

Meaning

not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate

Example

He remained sober throughout the celebration.

Er blieb während der gesamten Feier nüchtern.

C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

sekretieren

Meaning

to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ

Example

The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

Die Bauchspeicheldrüse sekretiert Insulin, um den Blutzuckerspiegel zu regulieren.

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.

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.

A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

süß; nett; angenehm

Meaning

having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing

Example

She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.

Sie hat eine süße Stimme, die jeder gerne hört.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

Sirene

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

Das Polizeiauto fuhr vorbei, während seine Sirene heulte.

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.

C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

heiligen

Meaning

to make holy or sacred; to purify

Example

The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.

Der Priester wird die Hochzeitszeremonie heiligen.

C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

stumpf und dick

Meaning

short and thick; having a short, thick appearance

Example

The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.

Der stumpy kleine Hund wedelte begeistert mit dem Schwanz.

C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

sol (fünfte Note der Musikskala)

Meaning

The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun

Example

The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.

Der Chor übte, die Note sol während der Probe zu singen.

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 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

scharfe Kritik

Meaning

severely critical; harshly scornful

Example

The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.

Der Kritiker schrieb eine scharfe Kritik über den Film.

C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

Schwirl

Meaning

a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky

Example

The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.

Der Schwirl sang wunderschön, während er über die Wiese flog.

C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

eine kleine Menge

Meaning

a very small quantity of something; a trace

Example

She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.

Sie fügte nur eine kleine Menge Gewürz zum Gericht hinzu.

B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

Lachs

Meaning

A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.

Example

They served grilled salmon for dinner.

Sie servierten gegrillten Lachs zum Abendessen.

A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

Regal

Meaning

a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet

Example

I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.

Ich stellte die Bücher auf das Regal neben dem Fenster.

C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

Überlegenheit; höchste Autorität oder Macht

Meaning

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

Example

The country established naval supremacy in the region.

Das Land etablierte die maritime Überlegenheit in der Region.

B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

höchste

Meaning

highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important

Example

The Supreme Court made the final decision.

Der Oberste Gerichtshof traf die endgültige Entscheidung.

C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

geschichtet

Meaning

arranged or classified in layers or strata

Example

Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.

Damals war die Gesellschaft stark geschichtet, basierend auf Klasse und Wohlstand.

C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

trocken

Meaning

Dry or withered, especially vegetation.

Example

The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.

Die trockenen Blätter zerbröselten unter seinen Füßen.

C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

Hochverrat

Meaning

conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason

Example

The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.

Der Aktivist wurde wegen seiner aufrührerischen Reden wegen Hochverrats angeklagt.

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 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.

C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

Seminar

Meaning

A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.

Example

He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.

Er entschied sich, sich in einem Seminar einzuschreiben, um Theologie zu studieren.

B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

sieb

Meaning

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

Sie benutzte ein Sieb, um das Mehl von Klumpen zu trennen.

C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

aufrührerisch

Meaning

Encouraging rebellion against authority.

Example

The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.

Der Aktivist verteilte aufrührerische Flugblätter unter der Menge.

C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

Gruß; Ausdruck von Wohlwollen

Meaning

a greeting; an expression of goodwill

Example

The letter began with a formal salutation.

Der Brief begann mit einem formellen Gruß.

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, 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.

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.

B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

Sitz auf dem Rücken eines Pferdes; jemandem Verantwortung auferlegen

Meaning

A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.

Example

He saddled the horse before going for a ride.

Er sattelte das Pferd, bevor er losritt.

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

sprecherin frau

Meaning

a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization

Example

The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.

Die sprecherin des unternehmens kündigte das neue produkt an.

B2 noun steɪks

stakes

einsatz

Meaning

A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.

Example

The stakes were high for the success of the project.

Der Einsatz war hoch für den Erfolg des Projekts.

C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

Lösungsmittel, zahlungsfähig

Meaning

a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts

Example

Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.

Aceton ist ein häufiges Lösungsmittel, das in Laboren verwendet wird.

C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

Schiefer

Meaning

a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers

Example

The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.

Die Region ist reich an Schiefer und natürlichen Gasvorkommen.

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

Sprecher

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

Example

The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.

Der Sprecher hielt die Pressekonferenz im Namen des Unternehmens.

C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

Untertauchen

Meaning

the act or process of being submerged or going underwater

Example

The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.

Das Untertauchen von Küstengebieten ist eine große Sorge aufgrund des Anstiegs des Meeresspiegels.

C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

dürr

Meaning

very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy

Example

The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.

Der dürr Junge konnte die schwere Tasche kaum heben.

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

sauer

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

Die Milch ist sauer geworden und riecht furchtbar.

C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

Elend

Meaning

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect

Example

They lived in squalor without basic facilities.

Sie lebten in Elend ohne grundlegende Einrichtungen.

C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

Rasieren

Meaning

the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something

Example

He bought a new cream for shaving.

Er kaufte eine neue Creme zum Rasieren.

C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

zischender Klang

Meaning

A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.

Example

The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.

Der Dichter benutzte Sibilanz, um einen sanften, zischenden Effekt im Vers zu erzeugen.

B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

Schal

Meaning

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

Example

She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.

Sie wickelte sich einen warmen Schal um ihren Hals bei kaltem Wetter.

A1 verb /send/

send

senden

Meaning

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

Example

I will send you an email with the details.

Ich werde dir eine E-Mail mit den Details senden.

C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

Aasfresser / Abfallsammler

Meaning

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

Example

Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.

Aasgeier sind natürliche Scavenger, die die Umwelt reinigen.

C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

Trost

Meaning

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

Example

She found solace in music after her loss.

Sie fand Trost in der Musik nach ihrem Verlust.

B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

saisonale Gemüse

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

Saisonale Gemüse wachsen im Winter reichlich.

B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

Sprecher

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

Der Sprecher richtete sich während der Kundgebung an die Menge.

C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

weinen oder sich auf eine schwache oder nervige Weise beschweren

Meaning

to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way

Example

He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.

Er begann zu heulen, als er seinen Willen nicht bekam.

C1 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

sündlos; unschuldig; rein

Meaning

free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault

Example

The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.

Das unschuldige Kind erschien sündlos in ihrem reinen weißen Kleid.

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.

C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

Unterwerfung

Meaning

the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination

Example

The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.

Das Volk litt unter der Unterwerfung eines grausamen Herrschers.

A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

Wissenschaft

Meaning

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

Example

Science continues to explore the unknown.

Wissenschaft setzt die Erforschung des Unbekannten fort.

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 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.

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.

B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

Abonnent

Meaning

a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service

Example

She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.

Sie ist Abonnentin der monatlichen Zeitschrift.

C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

Beendigung

Meaning

a temporary or final ending or stopping of something

Example

The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.

Der Lärm kam schließlich nach Mitternacht zu einer Beendigung.

B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Aktion, Kunststück, Wachstum behindern

Meaning

a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development

Example

The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.

Der Schauspieler führte einen gefährlichen Stunt im Film aus.

B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

Verdacht

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

Die Polizei nahm ihn unter dem Verdacht des Diebstahls fest.

C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

spärlich

Meaning

thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant

Example

Vegetation was sparse in the desert.

Die Vegetation war spärlich in der Wüste.

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.

C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

Schlangenkopffisch

Meaning

a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake

Example

The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.

Der Schlangenkopffisch ist in Südasien ein beliebter Fisch für die Aquakultur.

C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

Sextett

Meaning

a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers

Example

The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.

Das Jazz-Sextett füllte den kleinen Club mit einem warmen, vielschichtigen Klang.

A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

Überraschung

Meaning

a sudden and unexpected event or situation

Example

His arrival was a pleasant surprise.

Seine Ankunft war eine angenehme Überraschung.

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.

C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

Zerstörung

Meaning

The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.

Example

The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.

Das Gericht bestrafte das Unternehmen für die Zerstörung von Beweismitteln.

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.

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 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.

C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

blind; ohne Sicht

Meaning

unable to see; blind; lacking vision

Example

The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.

Der blinde Mann navigierte die Straße mit seinem Führhund.

B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

nachhaltige Entwicklung

Meaning

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Example

Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.

Ökotourismus trägt zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung in lokalen Gemeinschaften bei.

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.

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 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.

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.

C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

Statik

Meaning

The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.

Example

She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.

Sie studiert Statik im Rahmen ihres Ingenieurstudiums.

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 /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.

C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

gespenstisch

Meaning

Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.

Example

The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.

Das alte Herrenhaus hatte nachts eine gespenstische Atmosphäre.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

Symptom

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

Fieber ist ein häufiges Symptom der Grippe.

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 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

Sünde

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

Er bekannte seine Sünde dem Priester.