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C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

Glück
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

vereinfachen oder Effizienz steigern
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, die Produktion zu optimieren, um die Kosten zu senken.
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

Stimulation
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
Stimulation verringert Stress und hilft bei der Entspannung.
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 /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

Symphonie
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
Das Orchester führte Beethovens Fünfte Symphonie auf.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

Selbstbewusstsein
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
Selbstbewusstsein hilft dabei, die eigenen Emotionen und Handlungen zu verstehen.
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

skeptisch; misstrauisch; der Wahrheit von etwas zweifelnd
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
Viele Wissenschaftler bleiben skeptisch gegenüber der neuen Theorie.
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 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.
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.
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

suchen
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
Er entschied sich, Rat bei seinem Mentor zu suchen.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

unterstützen
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Die Unterstützung von Bildungsinitiativen hilft, Kinderarbeit zu verringern.
B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

sprühen
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.
Sie sprühte Parfüm auf ihr Handgelenk, bevor sie ging.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

Sophisterei
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller Sophisterei.
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

Funken
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
Ein Funken vom Lagerfeuer entzündete die trockenen Blätter.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

Gelassenheit
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
Sie beeindruckte alle mit ihrer Gelassenheit während des Interviews.
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

sensationell; beeindruckend; überwältigend
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
Die sensationelle Leistung hat das Publikum sprachlos gemacht.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

Spoonerismus
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
Er machte einen Spoonerismus, als er 'seltsamer alter Dekan' anstelle von 'lieber alter König' sagte.
A2 noun /siːn/

scene

Szene
Meaning
a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film
Example
The final scene of the movie was very emotional.
Die letzte Szene des Films war sehr emotional.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

sexuell
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
Der Film wurde für ein junges Publikum als zu sexuell explizit angesehen.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

schrubben
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Exzessives Schrubben der Augen ist schädlich.
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.
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

Schrumpfung
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
Das Unternehmen meldete eine Schrumpfung der Gewinne in diesem Quartal.
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.
A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

suchen
Meaning
to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly
Example
The police searched the house for evidence.
Die Polizei durchsuchte das Haus nach Beweisen.
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.
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

verbrannt
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
Das Feuer verbrannte die Wände des Gebäudes.
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 /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

Synchronizität
Meaning
The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
Example
The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.
Die Synchronizität der Bewegungen der Tänzer erstaunte das Publikum.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

Sponsor
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
Das Unternehmen wurde der Hauptsponsor der Veranstaltung.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

Jüngling
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
Der Jüngling träumte davon, ein tapferer Ritter zu werden.
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

steuern
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
Er steuerte das Auto vorsichtig durch die enge Straße.
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

steif; fest; hart
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
Das alte Holzbrett war zu steif, um es zu biegen.
A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

Studio
Meaning
a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works
Example
The singer recorded her new song in the studio.
Die Sängerin nahm ihr neues Lied im Studio auf.
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

Skalierbarkeit
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
Die neue Software bietet eine hohe Skalierbarkeit für große Unternehmen.
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

gleichzeitig
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
Er arbeitete an zwei Projekten gleichzeitig.
B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

Stille
Meaning
Complete absence of sound; quietness.
Example
Silence filled the air near the graves.
Stille füllte die Luft nahe den Gräbern.
B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
A brief statement of the main points of something.
Example
She wrote a summary of the book for her class.
Sie schrieb eine Zusammenfassung des Buches für ihre Klasse.
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

Systeme
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
Effektive Systeme verbessern die Produktivität.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

soziale Medien
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
Soziale Medien verursachen oft Verzögerungen.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

sinnlich
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
Der Garten war mit sinnlichen Farben und Düften gefüllt.
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 /ˈstætʃər/

stature

Statur, Ansehen
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
Ihre intellektuelle Statur machte sie zu einer respektierten Persönlichkeit in der Wissenschaft.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

Skorpionfisch
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
Der Skorpionfisch hat gefährliche Stacheln, die Gift injizieren können.
B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

Satellit
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
Satelliten liefern wichtige Daten für die Forschung.
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

subjektiv
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
Schönheit wird oft als ein subjektives Konzept betrachtet.
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

Glück
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

Glück
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/

Satisfaction

Zufriedenheit
Meaning
fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs
Example
She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.
Sie fühlte große Zufriedenheit, nachdem sie das Projekt abgeschlossen hatte.
B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

skizze
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
Er machte eine schnelle Skizze der Landschaft.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

stechen
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
Die Biene stach ihn in den Arm, während er im Garten arbeitete.
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

Sinn
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
Sie hatte ein starkes Verantwortungsgefühl.
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.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

überrascht
Meaning
feeling or showing surprise; astonished
Example
I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.
Ich war überrascht, meinen alten Freund auf dem Markt zu sehen.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

sensorisch
Meaning
Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).
Example
Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.
Sensorisches Feedback verbessert das VR-Erlebnis.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

sonnig; optimistisch
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
Es ist ein wunderschöner sonniger Tag, perfekt für ein Picknick.
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

tauchbar
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
Die Wissenschaftler erforschten den tiefen Ozean mit einem Tauchfahrzeug.
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.
B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

streng; verlangt genaue Einhaltung der Regeln
Meaning
demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous
Example
The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.
Der Lehrer ist sehr streng mit den Abgabeterminen für Hausaufgaben.
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

Lagerhaus
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
Das Lager diente als Storehouse für alle importierten Waren.
B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

ausreichend; angemessen für den Zweck; zufriedenstellend
Meaning
enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
Example
We have sufficient time to complete the project.
Wir haben genügend Zeit, um das Projekt abzuschließen.
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

beeinflussbar
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
Kinder sind sehr beeinflussbar und glauben möglicherweise, was ihnen gesagt wird.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

Stroh oder Rohr
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Sie trank den Saft durch einen Strohhalm.
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

langsam
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
Sie ging langsam zur Tür.
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

schlampig; unordentlich; ohne Sorgfalt oder Aufmerksamkeit
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
Seine schlampige Handschrift war schwer zu lesen.
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

Untertauchen
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
Das Untertauchen der Felder dauerte mehrere Tage nach dem starken Regen.
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.
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

beflecken
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
Der Skandal befleckte den Ruf des Politikers.
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

symmetrisch
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
Der Künstler entwarf ein symmetrisches Muster auf dem Boden.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

Skelett
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
Der Lehrer zeigte den Schülern ein menschliches Skelett im Biologieunterricht.
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

Stimulus
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
Helles Licht und laute Geräusche sind häufige Stimuli für Wachsamkeit.
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

fesseln
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
Veraltete Vorschriften fesseln kleine Unternehmen und bremsen Innovationen.
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

sinken
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
Nach dem Sturm begannen die Überschwemmungswässer zu sinken.
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.
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

Summe, Zusammenfassung
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
Der Anwalt gab eine kraftvolle Zusammenfassung des Falls.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

belagerung
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
Die Belagerung der Burg dauerte drei Monate.
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

spezifisch
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
Mach einen spezifischen Plan, um die Aufschieberei zu überwinden.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

saphir
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
Die königliche Krone war mit einem großen Saphir geschmückt.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

Pattstellung
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
Die Verhandlungen endeten in einer Pattstellung.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

Sonnenaufgang
Meaning
the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
Example
We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.
Wir haben den schönen Sonnenaufgang vom Gipfel des Berges aus gesehen.
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?
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 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

überleben
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
Überleben in der Wildnis kann eine herausfordernde Erfahrung sein.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

mitfühlend; verständnisvoll; empfindlich;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
Sie war sehr sympathisch, als ich ihr von meinen Problemen erzählte.
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 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

selbstgerecht
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
Seine selbstgerechten Kommentare machten alle unwohl.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

steril
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
Der Chirurg arbeitete in einer sterilen Umgebung, um eine Infektion zu vermeiden.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

Vorort
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
Sie zogen in einen ruhigen Vorort, um ihre Kinder fernab des Stadtlärms zu erziehen.
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

Schwere; Strenge; Härte
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
Die Schwere des Sturms verursachte weit verbreitete Schäden in der ganzen Stadt.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

sehne
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
Die Sehnen in seinen Armen traten hervor, als er die schwere Kiste hob.
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

Satz; Strafe
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
Der Richter gab ihm eine fünfjährige Freiheitsstrafe.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

wichtig, herausragend oder auffällig
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
Der Bericht hob die wichtigsten Punkte der Diskussion hervor.
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

Rationalisierung
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
Die Rationalisierung von Prozessen kann die Betriebskosten erheblich senken.
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

knapp
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
Es gab nur wenig Beweise, um seine Behauptung zu stützen.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

fühlend
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
Menschen sind fühlende Wesen, die in der Lage sind, zu vernunfteln.
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.
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

Sketch
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
Die Studenten führten einen lustigen Sketch bei der Veranstaltung auf.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

ausweichen
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
Der Politiker versuchte, der schwierigen Frage auszuweichen.
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

Überredung
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
Der Führer verwendete sanfte Überredung, um Unterstützung für den Plan zu gewinnen.
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

narbe
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
Der Unfall hinterließ eine dauerhafte Narbe auf seiner Stirn.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sakrilegisch
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
Das Gemälde wurde als sakrilegisch kritisiert.
C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

sidereal
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
Astronomen verwenden siderische Zeit, um die Positionen der Sterne zu verfolgen.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

Sonnensystem
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Unser Sonnensystem hat acht Planeten, die um die Sonne kreisen.
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

Schaukel
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
Kinder lieben es, im Park zu schwingen.
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

soziopolitisch
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
Soziopolitische Faktoren beeinflussen oft öffentliche politische Entscheidungen.
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

Dienstleistungen
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
Dienstleistungen im Gesundheitswesen sind für das Wohlbefinden unerlässlich.
C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

Saboteur
Meaning
A person who engages in sabotage.
Example
The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.
Der Saboteur wurde verhaftet, bevor er die Bombe legen konnte.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

ausschließlich
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Er ist allein verantwortlich für die Entscheidung.
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.
A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

mit einer Säge schneiden
Meaning
to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
Example
The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.
Der Zimmermann sägt das Holz in Stücke.
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 /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

verdächtigen
Meaning
to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust
Example
I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.
Ich vermute, dass er über seinen Aufenthaltsort lügt.