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C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

Milz; Zorn
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
Er ließ seinen Zorn an seinen Kollegen nach dem Meeting aus.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

seriell; aufeinanderfolgend
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
Der Serienmörder wurde nach Jahren der Ermittlungen endlich gefasst.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

überhitzen
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
Ingenieure überhitzen den Dampf, um die Effizienz der Turbine zu steigern.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

erschrocken
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Sie war durch das laute Geräusch draußen erschrocken.
A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

sollen
Meaning
used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination
Example
I shall return before sunset.
Ich werde vor Sonnenuntergang zurückkehren.
C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

hervorbringen
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
Das Videospiel hat viele Fortsetzungen hervorgebracht.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

Sperre
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
Der Spieler erhielt eine dreispielige Sperre wegen Fehlverhaltens.
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

Kugel
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
Die Erde ist fast eine perfekte Kugel.
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

unterwürfig; gehorsam; bescheiden
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
Sie wurde unterwürfig nach Jahren harter Behandlung.
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

stoisch, unbeweglich
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
Sie blieb stoisch während der Krise, ohne Angst oder Panik zu zeigen.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

Sprichwort
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Es gibt ein altes Sprichwort, das sagt, dass Übung den Meister macht.
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

in höhere Aktivitäten umwandeln
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
Sie sublimierte ihren Ärger, indem sie wunderschöne Landschaften malte.
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.
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

Glück
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Verachtung
Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
Sie sah ihn mit offenem Verachtung an.
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

Selbsterniedrigung
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
Seine ständige Selbsterniedrigung machte andere unwohl.
C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

krampfartig
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
Der Patient hatte während der Nacht krampfartige Hustenanfälle.
C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

träge
Meaning
Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.
Example
She was too slothful to get out of bed early.
Sie war zu träge, um früh aus dem Bett zu kommen.
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

mit Zischlaut aussprechen
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
Der Schauspieler sprach seine Zeilen mit einem Zischlaut für dramatischen Effekt.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

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.
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 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

mit Blut verbunden
Meaning
Relating to blood; bloody.
Example
The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.
Der Chirurg untersuchte die sanguinische Entladung aus der Wunde.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

Neues Unternehmen
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
Das Startup sicherte sich Finanzmittel von Investoren.
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

Meerenge
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Die Meerenge von Gibraltar verbindet den Atlantischen Ozean und das Mittelmeer.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

irgendwann
Meaning
at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally
Example
Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.
Lass uns nächste Woche irgendwann auf einen Kaffee treffen.
B2 verb /swer/

swear

schwören
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
Ich schwöre, die Wahrheit zu sagen.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

solar
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
Das Haus wird durch Solarenergie betrieben.
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

suppe
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
Ich hatte eine Schüssel Hühnersuppe zum Mittagessen.
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

mit Talg verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
Akne wird oft durch überaktive Talgdrüsen verursacht.
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

Überwachung
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
Die Regierungsbehörden führen eine Überwachung von Cyberbedrohungen durch.
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

Schädel
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
Der Arzt untersuchte sorgfältig das Röntgenbild des Schädels.
B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

Unterwerfung, Einreichung
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
Ihre Einreichung des Berichts wurde vom Manager gewürdigt.
C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

synergetisch zusammenarbeiten, um die Effektivität zu steigern.
Meaning
combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.
Example
The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.
Die Abteilungen müssen synergisieren, um die Effizienz zu verbessern.
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

heimlich
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
Sie warf einen heimlichen Blick auf seine Notizen.
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 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

strategisch
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Strategische Politiken fördern die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

verstreut; zerstreut;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
Es werden den ganzen Tag verstreute Regenschauer erwartet.
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

Untertitel
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
Verwenden Sie Untertitel für ein besseres Verständnis.
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

souverän, höchst
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
Die souveräne Regierung hat die Kontrolle über ihre Währung.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

instabil; zitternd; unzuverlässig; schwach
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
Seine Stimme war vor Nervosität zitternd.
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

stark
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
Sie glaubt stark an die Kraft des positiven Denkens.
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 /stɛntʃ/

stench

Gestank
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
Der Gestank von Müll füllte die Gasse.
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.
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

Glück
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich im frischen Schnee.
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.
C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

himmlisch
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
Das Gemälde fing eine himmlische Schönheit ein, die sich jenseits der Welt fühlte.
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.
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

mit großer Kraft zuschlagen
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Er schlug die Tür wütend zu, nachdem der Streit beendet war.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

gezackt
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
Das Brotmesser hatte eine gezackte Klinge.
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

Grund; Zweck;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
Sie arbeitete Überstunden zum Wohl der Zukunft ihrer Familie.
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 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

boden lockern
Meaning
to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil
Example
The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.
Der Bauer eskariert den Boden vor dem Pflanzen von Samen.
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

überleben
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
Er hat den Sturm überlebt.
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

lockern
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
Der Fahrer verlangsamte seine Geschwindigkeit, als er sich dem Dorf näherte.
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.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

Unterdrückung
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
Die Unterdrückung der freien Meinungsäußerung führte zu Protesten.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

sporadisch
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
Die Region erlebte sporadische Regenschauer während der ganzen Woche.
B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

richten
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
Sie richtete ihre Haare vor dem Meeting.
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

bezogen auf Chirurgie
Meaning
relating to or involving surgery
Example
She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.
Sie unterzog sich einer chirurgischen Behandlung, um den Schaden zu reparieren.
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.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

blind folgender
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Die sequaziösen Studenten hinterfragten nie die Meinungen ihres Lehrers.
B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

versenken
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
Das Schiff sinkt im tiefen Ozean.
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 /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

Selbstwertgefühl
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
Das Aufbauen von Selbstwertgefühl erfordert Zeit und stetige Anstrengung.
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.
C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

Schurke
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
Dieser Schurke betrog den alten Mann und raubte ihm seine Ersparnisse.
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

Sekstant
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
Mit einem Sextanten bestimmte der Navigator die Position des Schiffs um Mittag.
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

Siedler
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
Die Siedler kamen in die neue Stadt und begannen, Häuser zu bauen.
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.
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

spontanität
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
Seine Spontanität macht ihn zu einem großartigen Gesprächspartner.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

Dummheit
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Seine Dummheit verursachte viele Probleme für das Team.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

Freude am Unglück anderer
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
Er fühlte eine Art von Schadenfreude, als sein Rivale scheiterte.
C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

die Stirn runzeln
Meaning
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
Example
She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.
Sie verzog das Gesicht, als sie den ungerechten Kommentar hörte.
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 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

umwerfend
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
Die Aussicht vom Gipfel des Berges war absolut umwerfend.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

Staatskunst
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
Der Führer wurde für seine außergewöhnliche Staatskunst bei der Handhabung internationaler Beziehungen gelobt.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

Synonym
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Glücklich und fröhlich sind Synonyme.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

strom
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
Der Strom des Lebens ist unaufhaltsam.
B2 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 /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

symphonisch
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
Das Konzert präsentierte ein symphonisches Meisterwerk.
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

Schwammgurke
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
Die Schwammgurke kann gegessen werden, wenn sie jung ist oder getrocknet werden, um natürliche Schwämme herzustellen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

standhaft; entschlossen; unbeirrbar
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
Sie blieb standhaft in ihrem Engagement, den Armen zu helfen.
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.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

Schwitzen
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
Nach einer Stunde Laufen war er mit Schweiß bedeckt.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

leichte Arbeit
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
Er erhielt eine leichte Arbeit an der Universität als Belohnung für seine Loyalität.
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.
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

kämpfen
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
Viele Regionen kämpfen mit der wirtschaftlichen Erholung.
A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

sitzen
Meaning
to rest in a seated position; to be located
Example
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
Bitte setz dich hin und mach es dir bequem.
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.
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 /səˈplænt/

supplant

ersetzen
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Digitale Plattformen haben traditionelle Zeitungen ersetzt.
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

Kram
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
Sie packte all ihren Kram in den Koffer.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

Abfindung
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
Das Unternehmen bot ihm nach dem Ende seiner Anstellung eine Abfindung an.
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

kampf
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
Der Kampf um die Unabhängigkeit vereinte die Nation.
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.
C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

erhaben, großartig, majestätisch
Meaning
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Example
The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.
Die erhabene Schönheit der Berglandschaft hat mir den Atem geraubt.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

bedeutend
Meaning
Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.
Example
The company made substantive changes to its policy.
Das Unternehmen hat bedeutende Änderungen an seiner Politik vorgenommen.
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

arrogant
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
Sie schien arrogant, weil sie es vermied, mit den Kellnern zu sprechen.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

U-Boot
Meaning
a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea
Example
The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.
Das U-Boot tauchte tief in den Ozean, um der Entdeckung zu entgehen.
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

abgelegen
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub in einem abgelegenen Strandhaus.
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 verb /skriːm/

scream

schreien
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
Example
She screamed when she saw the spider.
Sie schrie, als sie die Spinne sah.
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

überraschenderweise
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
Überraschenderweise beendete sie das gesamte Projekt an nur einem Tag.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

erwürgen
Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
Der Bösewicht versuchte, seinen Gegner in der dunklen Gasse zu erwürgen.
C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

Subtilität
Meaning
The quality or state of being subtle.
Example
She understood the subtlety of the situation.
Sie verstand die Subtilität der Situation.
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

Sitzung
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
Die Sitzung fand am 25. Februar statt.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

opfergebend
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
Das Lamm wurde als opfergebendes Geschenk im Ritual verwendet.
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 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

sensitivität
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
Bose bewies die Sensitivität von Pflanzen durch Experimente.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

prächtig; ausgezeichnet; sehr beeindruckend
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
Das Schloss sah beim Sonnenuntergang prächtig aus.
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

Anschein; Ähnlichkeit
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
Es gab nur einen Anschein von Ordnung im chaotischen Büro
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

eine Person, die schläft; etwas, das unerwartet erfolgreich ist
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
Der Film stellte sich als unerwarteter Erfolg heraus.
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 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

tiefen Klang
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
Die sonore Stimme des Schauspielers erfüllte das ganze Theater.
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

Seifenbox
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
Sie kaufte eine schöne Seifenbox für das Badezimmer.
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

schreien
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
Die Kinder schrien vor Freude, als sie die Überraschung sahen.