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A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

sozial
Meaning
relating to society or its organization
Example
She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.
Sie hat eine sehr soziale Persönlichkeit und trifft gerne neue Leute.
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

erheblich
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
Die neue Politik hat die Arbeitsbedingungen erheblich verbessert.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

tapferherzig
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
Der tapfere Soldat gab nie auf.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

geschmeidig
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
Der Körper der Sportlerin war bemerkenswert geschmeidig.
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

charmant und elegant
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
Er war ein eleganter Gentleman, der alle auf der Party beeindruckte.
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

Roller
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
Sie fährt jeden Tag mit dem Roller zur Arbeit.
C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

verzaubert; gebannt
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
Die Kinder saßen verzaubert, während der Zauberer seine Tricks vorführte.
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

schnell
Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
Nach dem heftigen Regen war die Stroemung des Flusses rasch.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

schattig; verdächtig; unehrlich;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
Der schattige Geschäftsmann machte einen verdächtigen Deal.
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

Sumpf
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
Das Dorf wurde in der Nähe eines Sumpfes gebaut.
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.
C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

Geselligkeit
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
Ihre Geselligkeit machte sie im Büro beliebt.
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.
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

donnernd
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
Die donnernde Stimme des Lehrers beruhigte den lauten Klassenraum.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

Skalpell
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
Der Chirurg benutzte sorgfältig ein Skalpell, um den ersten Schnitt zu machen.
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

unterwerfen
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
Das Imperium versuchte, die benachbarten Königreiche zu unterwerfen.
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.
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.
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

Schlitten
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
Kinder waren aufgeregt, im Schlitten durch das verschneite Dorf zu fahren.
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 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

ökologische Sukzession
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
Waldsukzession tritt auf, wenn alte Ökosysteme durch neue ersetzt werden.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

Selbstachtung
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
Sie weigerte sich, ihre Selbstachtung zu gefährden, indem sie ungerechte Behandlung akzeptierte.
B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

kritzeln
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
Das Kind kritzelte überall an der Wand.
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

schälen
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
Sie lernte, wie man Austern schnell schält.
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

Rock
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
Sie wählte einen blauen Rock, um ihn mit ihrer Bluse abzustimmen.
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

Ernsthaftigkeit; Bedeutung
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
Die Ernsthaftigkeit der Situation wurde klar, als der Arzt sprach.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

infiziert
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
Der Arzt behandelte sofort die septische Wunde des Patienten.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

anstrengend
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
Der Bergaufstieg war eine anstrengende Aufgabe.
C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

leicht erregbar, übel oder angewidert
Meaning
easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted
Example
She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
Sie fühlte sich übel, als sie Blut sah.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

Spaltung
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
Die politische Partei erlebte eine Spaltung aufgrund ideologischer Streitigkeiten.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

umgeben
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
Berge umgeben das kleine Dorf.
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 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

Zuckerbonbon
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
Die Kinder genossen es, bunte Zuckerbonbons beim Festival zu essen.
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

solidarität
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
die arbeiter zeigten solidarität während des streiks.
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

scharf
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
Dieses Curry ist zu scharf für mich zum Essen.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

sternenübersät; leuchtend;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Wir genossen den sternenübersäten Nachthimmel, während wir in den Bergen zelteten.
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

Somnambule
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
Der Somnambule ging nachts aus dem Haus.
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

Reiz
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Pflanzen reagieren auf einen externen Reiz.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

spezialisiert
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
Er hat ein spezialisiertes Wissen über alte Zivilisationen.
A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

Schere
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
Sie benutzte die Schere, um das Papier in kleine Stücke zu schneiden.
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.
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

schmuggeln
Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
Die Bande versuchte, Gold über die Grenze zu schmuggeln.
A2 noun /ʃɔːrts/

shorts

kurze Hose
Meaning
a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.
Example
He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach.
Er trug ein Paar blaue Shorts am Strand.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

untertauchen
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Die Überschwemmungswasser drohten das Dorf zu untertauchen.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

seide
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
Das Kleid war aus reiner Seide gemacht.
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

Durst löschen
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
Sie trank kaltes Wasser, um ihren Durst zu stillen.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

simultan
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Simultane Ernteausfälle beeinträchtigen die weltweite Lebensmittelversorgung.
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

abgehackt
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
Der Pianist spielte die Noten in einem stakkato Rhythmus.
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.
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

verhungern
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Er wurde in der Wüste zurückgelassen, um zu verhungern.
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

spekulieren / investieren
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
Experten spekulieren, dass das Unternehmen auf neue Märkte expandieren könnte.
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

Spekulation
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
Spekulation auf dem Aktienmarkt kann zu hoher Volatilität führen.
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

nachhaltige Technologie
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
Nachhaltige Technologie gewährleistet eine sauberere Zukunft.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

sexy
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
Sie trug ein sexy rotes Kleid auf der Party.
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

ausrutschen
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
Sie rutschte auf dem nassen Boden und fiel.
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

selbstmord
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
Psychische Gesundheitsfachkräfte arbeiten daran, Selbstmord zu verhindern.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

Trainingsspiel
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
Das Team hatte ein Trainingsspiel, bevor die offizielle Saison begann.
A2 verb /ˈsetəl/

settle

sich niederlassen
Meaning
to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down
Example
They decided to settle in a quiet village.
Sie beschlossen, sich in einem ruhigen Dorf niederzulassen.
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

trennen
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
Der Krieg hat Familien und Freunde auseinandergerissen.
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 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

egoistisch
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Er nahm alle Kekse egoistisch.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

sinnlich
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
Das Gemälde hatte eine sinnliche Qualität, die die Zuschauer fesselte.
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

Sichel
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
Der Bauer schärfte seine Sichel, bevor er den Weizen erntete.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

mehrere
Meaning
more than one but not many; a few
Example
Several people attended the meeting yesterday.
Mehrere Personen nahmen gestern an der Besprechung teil.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

sowjetisch
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
Die sowjetische Ära erlebte bedeutende Veränderungen in Osteuropa.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

erschreckend
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
Die Nachricht über den Unfall war für alle erschreckend.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

Stereotyp
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Es ist ein Stereotyp, dass alle Gamer antisozial sind.
A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

erfolgreich; wohlhabend; siegreich
Meaning
having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous
Example
She was successful in her career as a doctor.
Sie war erfolgreich in ihrer Karriere als Ärztin.
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

Spektrum
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
Das Festival zog Menschen aus dem gesamten politischen Spektrum an.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

südlich
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
Sie zog in eine südliche Stadt wegen der Arbeit.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

träge
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
Er wurde als ein träger junger Mann ohne Ziele gesehen.
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.
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

Stratosphäre
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
Die Stratosphäre bietet eine einzigartige Umgebung.
C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

Glück
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

Suffragistin
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
Die Suffragistinnen organisierten Kundgebungen, um das Wahlrecht für Frauen zu fordern.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

U-Bahn
Meaning
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
Example
I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.
Ich nehme die U-Bahn zur Arbeit jeden Morgen, weil sie schneller ist als mit dem Auto zu fahren.
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

Wahlrecht
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
Das allgemeine Wahlrecht war eine wichtige Forderung.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

Opfer
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
Das Land wurde durch das Opfer der Krieger befreit.
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.
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.
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

Socken
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
Er zog ein Paar saubere Socken an, bevor er das Haus verließ.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

ordentlich; gut organisiert; in gutem Zustand
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Alles war shipshape vor der Inspektion.
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

Serendipität
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
Das Finden des alten Fotoalbums war pure Serendipität.
C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

fleißig; gewissenhaft;
Meaning
showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work
Example
She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.
Sie war fleißig in ihrer Forschung und verbrachte jeden Tag Stunden in der Bibliothek.
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

langsam
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
Das Auto fuhr langsam die Straße entlang.
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

Schiene
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
Der Arzt legte eine Schiene an, um den gebrochenen Arm des Patienten zu stabilisieren.
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

Schlange
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
Die Schlange glitt ruhig durch das Gras.
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

abkratzen
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
Er hat seine Schuhe auf dem Bürgersteig abgewetzt.
A2 adjective /ˈspænɪʃ/

spanish

spanisch
Meaning
relating to Spain or the Spanish language
Example
She is fluent in Spanish and French.
Sie spricht fließend Spanisch und Französisch.
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

gering; leicht; dünn; subtil
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
Es gab eine geringe Verzögerung im Fahrplan des Zuges.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

aufrichtig; ehrlich; ohne Vortäuschung
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
Sie entschuldigte sich aufrichtig für ihren Fehler.
C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

schlank
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
Sie sah in dem eleganten schwarzen Kleid schlank aus.
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

schieben
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Er schob die Kiste in die Ecke.
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

stottern
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
Der nervöse Student begann während seiner Rede zu stottern.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

irgendwie;
Meaning
in some way; for some reason that is not clear
Example
Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.
Irgendwie habe ich es geschafft, das Projekt rechtzeitig zu beenden.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

mit Seife bedeckt; schäumend
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
Die Teller waren nach dem Spülen immer noch seifig.
C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

Schiefer / planen
Meaning
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
Example
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
Das Treffen ist für nächsten Montag angesetzt.
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

Spekulant
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
Der Immobilien-Spekulant kaufte Land in der Hoffnung, dass sein Wert steigen würde.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

Geheimhaltung
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
Das Projekt wurde in völliger Geheimhaltung durchgeführt.
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

durchnässt
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
Seine Kleidung war nach dem starken Regen durchnässt.
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.
C2 noun /sɪˈkwiːlə/

sequela

Folgeerscheinung
Meaning
A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.
Example
Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.
Lungenschäden können eine Folgeerscheinung einer schweren Lungenentzündung sein.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

Minuend
Meaning
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
Example
In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
In der Gleichung 10 - 4 ist die Zahl 4 der Minuend.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

emporsteigen / schnell steigen
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
Der Adler flog hoch über die Berge.
A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

Verkauf
Meaning
the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something
Example
The store is having a sale on winter clothing.
Der Laden hat einen Verkauf von Winterkleidung.