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A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

Frühling
Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
Im Frühling blühen die Blumen.
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

süßes Gebäck
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
Die Kinder genossen die traditionellen Süßigkeiten während des Festivals.
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.
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.
B2 verb /suː/

sue

klagen
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
Sie entschied sich, das Unternehmen wegen Schäden zu verklagen.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

blockieren
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Der Zeuge versuchte, während der Untersuchung zu stonewallen.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

Status
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
Sein sozialer Status verbesserte sich nach der Beförderung.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

jemand
Meaning
an unspecified person
Example
Somebody is knocking at the door.
Jemand klopft an der Tür.
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 /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/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

Nähen
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
Sie näht am Wochenende gerne ihre eigenen Kleidungsstücke.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

verschleudern
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
Er hat sein Erbe beim Glücksspiel verschwendet.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

schrumpfen
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
Der Pullover schrumpfte nach dem Waschen in heißem Wasser.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

Status quo
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
Die Regierung entschied, den Status quo bis zur weiteren Überprüfung beizubehalten.
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

Konflikt, Streit
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
Die Region wurde von politischen Konflikten zerrissen.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

säkulär
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
Das Land führt eine säkulare Regierung, die Religion von der Politik trennt.
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

süßer Limette
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
Der süße Limettensaft war erfrischend an einem heißen Tag.
C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

Feudalherr
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
Der Feudalherr verlangte Steuern von den Bauern.
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 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

löten
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
Er hat die kaputten Drähte wieder zusammen gelötet.
A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

beginnen
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
Sie beginnt nächste Woche einen neuen Job.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

stich; alt; nicht mehr frisch
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
Das Brot wurde nach drei Tagen an der Luft alt.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

langweiliges, langes Schreiben
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Er hielt eine lange Rede gegen Korruption.
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

blassgelb
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
Sein blassgelbes Gesicht ließ ihn müde und krank aussehen.
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

leicht verbrennen
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
Das Feuer verbrannte seine Augenbrauen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

Schwesterhood
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
Die feministische Bewegung schuf ein starkes Gefühl von Schwesterhood unter Frauen.
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.
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

ersticken
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
Das Kind erstickte fast, als es in dem verschlossenen Raum gefangen war.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

Syllogismus
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
Der Philosoph erklärte das Konzept des Syllogismus mit einfachen Beispielen.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

benutzbar
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
Das alte Fahrrad ist trotz seines Alters immer noch benutzbar.
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.
C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

Schlacke
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
Die Fabrik hat die Schlacke nahe dem Fluss entsorgt.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

Glück
Meaning
a person who sells something
Example
The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

angemessen
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
Es war nicht angemessen, während der Zeremonie laut zu streiten.
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
Selbstgenügsamkeit hilft, Vertrauen aufzubauen.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

Weltraumforschung
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
Die Weltraumforschung hat unser Wissen über das Universum erweitert.
A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

solch
Meaning
of the type previously mentioned or specified
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful painting.
Ich habe noch nie so ein schönes Bild gesehen.
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.
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

wieder in die Scheide stecken
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
Er steckte schnell sein Schwert nach dem Duell wieder in die Scheide.
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

Sichel
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
Der Bauer erntete Weizen mit einer traditionellen Sichel.
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.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

Gesetz
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The new statute protects workers' rights.
Das neue Gesetz schützt die Rechte der Arbeiter.
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

Stolz
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
Er betrat den Raum, als ob er der Besitzer wäre.
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

selbstgenügsam
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
Der Bauernhof ist vollständig selbstgenügsam in der Gemüseproduktion.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

subtil, leicht, fein
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
Der Einsatz von Farbe des Künstlers war subtil, aber kraftvoll.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

listig / schlau
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Sie schenkte ihm ein listiges Lächeln.
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

klug, geschickt
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
Sie ist eine technikaffine Unternehmerin.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

Salzgehaltsteigerung
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
Übermäßige Bewässerung kann zur Salzgehaltsteigerung auf landwirtschaftlichen Flächen führen.
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.
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

symphonisch
Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
Die Stimmen des Chores klangen symphonisch und füllten den Saal mit Schönheit.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

plötzlich
Meaning
quickly and without warning; unexpectedly
Example
The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
Das Auto hielt plötzlich mitten auf der Straße an.
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

Nahrung oder Unterstützung
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
Wasser ist für das menschliche Überleben unerlässlich.
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

eine Person, die überlebt, insbesondere eine Person, die nach einem Ereignis am Leben bleibt, bei dem andere gestorben sind
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
Sie ist eine Krebspatientin, die überlebt hat und nun anderen Patienten hilft.
B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

vernünftig; sinnig; praktisch
Meaning
having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable
Example
It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.
Es wäre vernünftig, einen Regenschirm mitzunehmen, da es regnen könnte.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

Senilität
Meaning
The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.
Example
His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.
Seine Vergesslichkeit wurde der Senilität zugeschrieben.
A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

leicht
Meaning
to a small degree or extent
Example
The temperature has slightly increased today.
Die Temperatur ist heute leicht gestiegen.
B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

Boden
Meaning
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
The soil in this area is reddish.
Der Boden in diesem Bereich ist rötlich.
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

mögliche Situation
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
Das Unternehmen bereitete sich auf das schlimmste Szenario vor.
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

Sesamsamen
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Streuen Sie Sesamsamen auf das Brot, bevor Sie es backen.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

rasieren
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Er rasiert sich gerne jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit.
B2 noun /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.
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.
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

stoppen
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
Bitte hör auf zu reden während des Films.
C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

verwahrloste Frau
Meaning
a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits
Example
The house looked as if a slattern lived there.
Das Haus sah aus, als ob eine verwahrloste Frau dort lebte.
A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

gesellschaft
Meaning
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example
Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.
Die Gesellschaft spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Bildung der Werte eines Individuums.
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

gründlich untersuchen oder inspizieren
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte die Daten, bevor er seine Ergebnisse veröffentlichte.
B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

sprachlos
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
Sie war sprachlos, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

Sättigung
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
Die Sättigung des Marktes mit ähnlichen Produkten reduzierte den Verkauf.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

veraltet
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
Die Fabrik war mit veralteten Maschinen gefüllt, die die Produktion verlangsamten.
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

erschrecken
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
Der laute Lärm hat das Baby erschreckt.
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.
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

kleine Schüssel
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
Sie servierte die Suppe in einer kleinen Schüssel.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

grimmig
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
She gave him a sullen look and walked away.
Sie warf ihm einen grimmigen Blick zu und ging weg.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

Strategem
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
Der General entwarf ein kluges Strategem, um den Feind zu überlisten.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

Sponsoring
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
Die Veranstaltung wurde durch das Sponsoring mehrerer großer Unternehmen möglich gemacht.
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

Löffel
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
Er benutzte einen Löffel, um seine Suppe zu essen.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

langsam
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
Sie ging langsam zur Tür.
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

Samstag
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
Wir gehen am Samstag zum Strand.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

Sophismus
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller Sophismen, die darauf abzielten, die Wähler zu täuschen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

Betrüger
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
Die Polizei hat den berüchtigten Betrüger endlich gefasst.
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

gierig trinken
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
Er trank das Bier in Sekunden.
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

unterdrücken
Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
Die Armee konnte die Rebellion schnell unterdrücken.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

Sekante
Meaning
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Example
In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.
In der Geometrie schneidet eine Sekante den Kreis an zwei verschiedenen Punkten.
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.
A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

kleben
Meaning
to adhere or attach something to a surface
Example
The glue will stick to the paper.
Der Kleber wird am Papier haften.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

würdevoll und majestätisch
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
Das würdige Herrenhaus stand am Ende des langen Auffahrtsweges.
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.
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.
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

Fleck, Schmutzmarke
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
Sie hat versehentlich ihren Lippenstift auf der Serviette verschmiert.
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, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

niesen
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
Ich musste während des Treffens niesen.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

nachfolgend
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Nachfolgende Ereignisse klärten die Ergebnisse.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

hocken
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Er hockte sich hin, um seine Schuhe zu binden.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

gleich
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
Wir trugen das gleiche Kleid auf der Party.
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

reste
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
Der Hund aß die Reste vom Tisch.
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

anregen / ermutigen
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
Das Lob des Lehrers hat ihn dazu angeregt, härter zu lernen.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

salinität, salzkonzentration
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
Die Salinität des Ozeans variiert je nach Tiefe und Standort.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

reizbar, schlecht gelaunt
Meaning
bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful
Example
His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.
Seine reizbaren Bemerkungen beleidigten alle im Raum.
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

Vitrine, etwas auf attraktive oder vorteilhafte Weise präsentieren
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
Die Ausstellung zeigte die besten Werke des Künstlers.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

Halbkreis
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
Die Schüler saßen in einem Halbkreis um den Lehrer.
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

Plan / Verschwörung
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
Sie entwickelten einen Plan, um Investoren zu betrügen.
A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

gerade; direkt; ehrlich;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
Ziehe eine gerade Linie von Punkt A bis Punkt B.
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

Heimlichkeit, unauffällig bewegen
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
Die Katze bewegte sich heimlich in Richtung ihrer Beute.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

weisenhaft
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
Der Mönch teilte weisenhafte Lehren mit seinen Studenten.
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

spirituell; religiös; heilig
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
Sie fand spirituelle Ruhe durch Meditation.
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 /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

Sorbet
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
An heißen Tagen genießt sie ein Glas Zitronensorbet.
B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

Bürgersteig
Meaning
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
Example
Children were playing on the sidewalk.
Kinder spielten auf dem Bürgersteig.
C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

sedieren
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
Die Krankenschwester sedierte den Patienten vor der Operation.