C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

ein weiches Geräusch machen, wie beim Gehen im Matsch; unterdrücken oder zum Schweigen bringen

Meaning

to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence

Example

His boots squelched in the wet ground.

Seine Stiefel machten ein Squelch-Geräusch im nassen Boden.

B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

Abonnent

Meaning

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

Example

She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.

Sie ist Abonnentin der monatlichen Zeitschrift.

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.

B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

Seemann

Meaning

a person who works on a ship; sailor

Example

The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.

Der erfahrene Seemann navigierte das Schiff durch den Sturm.

A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

ähnlich; gemeinsame Merkmale aufweisend

Meaning

alike; having characteristics in common

Example

The two sisters have similar interests in music.

Die beiden Schwestern haben ähnliche Interessen an Musik.

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.

B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

Seele

Meaning

the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature

Example

She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.

Sie goss ihr Herz und ihre Seele in ihr Kunstwerk.

A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

glänzend; glänzend;

Meaning

reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy

Example

The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.

Das glänzende neue Auto erregte die Aufmerksamkeit aller.

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.

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.

B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

Speichen / sprach

Meaning

As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.

Example

The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.

Der Fahrradspeiche war nach dem Unfall verbogen.

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.

B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

Schwalbe

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

Die Schwalbe baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.

B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

Sweatshirt

Meaning

A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.

Example

He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.

Er trug beim Joggen im Park ein graues Sweatshirt.

A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

laden

Meaning

a place where goods are sold to customers

Example

I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

Ich muss zum Laden gehen, um einige Lebensmittel zu kaufen.

C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

Glitzersteine

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

bedeutend

Meaning

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

Example

Social media has a significant impact on relationships.

Soziale Medien haben einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf Beziehungen.

B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

steil, übermäßig

Meaning

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

Example

The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.

Die Wanderer kletterten einen steilen Bergweg hinauf.

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.

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 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

einfach

Meaning

easy to understand or do; simple

Example

Her explanation was straightforward and clear.

Ihre Erklärung war einfach und klar.

C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

Nebengespräche

Meaning

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

Example

Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.

Nebengespräche führen oft zu Vereinbarungen.

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 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

Spielverderber

Meaning

A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.

Example

Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.

Sei kein Spielverderber und lass uns die Party genießen.

C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

Säger

Meaning

a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation

Example

The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.

Der geschickte Säger schnitt die Stämme in Bretter.

C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

Stütze

Meaning

a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement

Example

The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.

Das rote Seil war an den Stangen befestigt, um die Menge zu führen.

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.

B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

Superfoods

Meaning

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

Example

Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.

Blaubeeren und Spinat sind Superfoods, die reich an Vitaminen sind.

B2 verb /siːz/

seize

beschlagnahmen

Meaning

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Example

The police managed to seize the stolen goods.

Die Polizei konnte die gestohlenen Waren beschlagnahmen.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

mangel an frischer Luft; schlecht belüftet; formell und konservativ in der Haltung

Meaning

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

Example

The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.

Der Raum war stickig und brauchte frische Luft.

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.

C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

untergraben

Meaning

to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution

Example

The rebels tried to subvert the government.

Die Rebellen versuchten, die Regierung zu stürzen.

B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

nahtlos

Meaning

A process or service that works without any interruption.

Example

A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.

Ein nahtloser Checkout-Prozess verbessert die Benutzerzufriedenheit.

B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

eine Person, die als heilig oder tugendhaft anerkannt wird; eine sehr freundliche oder geduldige Person

Meaning

person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person

Example

Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.

Mutter Teresa wurde von der katholischen Kirche heiliggesprochen.

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 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 /skoʊp/

scope

Umfang

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

Das Projekt geht über den Umfang unserer Ressourcen hinaus.

B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

ein schrilles Geräusch machen

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

Das Auto schrillte und hielt abrupt an.

A1 verb /sel/

sell

verkaufen

Meaning

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Example

They sell fresh fruits at the market.

Sie verkaufen frische Früchte auf dem Markt.

C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Fluch / Plage

Meaning

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

Example

Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.

Krankheit und Armut bleiben ein Fluch in vielen Regionen.

C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

strahlend, laut

Meaning

loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way

Example

His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.

Seine strahlende Stimme machte die Debatte unangenehm.

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.

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.

A2 noun /suːt/

suit

Anzug

Meaning

a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket

Example

He wore a black suit to the wedding.

Er trug einen schwarzen Anzug zur Hochzeit.

B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

studios; dem Lernen gewidmet

Meaning

characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning

Example

She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.

Sie ist eine fleißige Studentin, die Stunden in der Bibliothek verbringt.

A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

ernst; nachdenklich; wichtig;

Meaning

thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking

Example

This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.

Dies ist eine ernste Angelegenheit, die sofortige Aufmerksamkeit erfordert.

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 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

schnell klettern oder mischen

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

Die Kinder kletterten schnell den Hügel hinauf, um den Drachen zu fangen.

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.

A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

Himmel

Meaning

the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth

Example

The sky is blue today.

Der Himmel ist heute blau.

C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

schulisch

Meaning

Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.

Example

The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.

Die Schule organisiert jedes Jahr schulische Wettbewerbe.

C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

stratifizieren

Meaning

to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories

Example

The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.

Die Forscher planen, die Daten nach Altersgruppen zu stratifizieren.

C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

sekte

Meaning

a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs

Example

The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.

Die Gruppe spaltete sich aufgrund von doktrinären Unterschieden in verschiedene Sekten.

B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

Erklärung

Meaning

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts

Example

The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.

Der CEO gab eine Erklärung zu den zukünftigen Plänen des Unternehmens ab.

B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

Schock

Meaning

a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

Example

The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.

Die Nachricht von seiner plötzlichen Abreise war ein Schock für alle.

C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

ruhig und friedlich

Meaning

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

Example

The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Der See hatte eine serene und friedliche Atmosphäre.

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.

B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

schwer

Meaning

to a great degree; very seriously or harshly

Example

The patient was severely injured in the accident.

Der Patient wurde bei dem Unfall schwer verletzt.

B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

geschickt

Meaning

having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well

Example

He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.

Er ist ein geschickter Tischler, der wunderschöne Möbel bauen kann.

C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

Silbentrennung

Meaning

The division of words into syllables.

Example

Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.

Eine richtige Silbentrennung hilft bei der korrekten Aussprache.

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.

A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

Sonne

Meaning

the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Die Sonne geht im Osten auf und geht im Westen unter.

B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

Abschnitt; Teil; Segment

Meaning

each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion

Example

The orange was divided into eight segments.

Die Orange wurde in acht Segmente geteilt.

C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

Glück

Meaning

A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.

Example

The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.

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

A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

süß; nett; angenehm

Meaning

having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing

Example

She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.

Sie hat eine süße Stimme, die jeder gerne hört.

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.

C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

vorübergehender Aufenthalt

Meaning

A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily

Example

She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.

Sie genoss einen kurzen Aufenthalt in Paris im Sommer.

C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

Scherbe

Meaning

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

Example

He cut his finger on a shard of glass.

Er schnitt sich den Finger an einer Glasscherbe.

C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

blutig

Meaning

Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.

Example

The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.

Die Schlacht war einer der blutigsten Konflikte des Krieges.

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.

B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

Sitz auf dem Rücken eines Pferdes; jemandem Verantwortung auferlegen

Meaning

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

Example

He saddled the horse before going for a ride.

Er sattelte das Pferd, bevor er losritt.

C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

schneiden

Meaning

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

Example

She snipped the loose thread from her dress.

Sie schnitt den losen Faden von ihrem Kleid ab.

C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

dunkel

Meaning

extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding

Example

They walked through the stygian cave with torches.

Sie gingen mit Fackeln durch die dunkle Höhle.

B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

saugen

Meaning

to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue

Example

The baby began to suck her thumb.

Das Baby begann, seinen Daumen zu saugen.

B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

zweitens

Meaning

Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.

Example

Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.

Zuerst brauchen wir Finanzierung; zweitens brauchen wir ein starkes Team.

C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

vermeiden

Meaning

to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something

Example

He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.

Er meidet öffentliche Aufmerksamkeit und bevorzugt Privatsphäre.

B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

saisonale Gemüse

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

Saisonale Gemüse wachsen im Winter reichlich.

B2 noun /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 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Sklaverei

Meaning

the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else

Example

Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.

Sklaverei wurde im 19. Jahrhundert in den meisten Ländern abgeschafft.

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 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

sich hängen lassen

Meaning

To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.

Example

He slouched in the chair, looking tired.

Er ließ sich im Stuhl hängen und sah müde aus.

C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

Schaum

Meaning

Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.

Example

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

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

C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

Scroll-Sucht

Meaning

A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.

Example

Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.

Scroll-Sucht ist eine wachsende Besorgnis unter Smartphone-Nutzern.

C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

klein in Größe oder Menge; unzureichend; kaum ausreichend

Meaning

small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate

Example

The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.

Das Flüchtlingslager hatte spärliche Lebensmittelvorräte.

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 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 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

Verwalter

Meaning

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

Example

The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.

Der Verwalter besuchte die Klassenräume, um den Fortschritt zu überprüfen.

C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

Spitzname

Meaning

a person's nickname or descriptive name

Example

The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.

Der berühmte Führer war unter dem Spitznamen 'Die eiserne Dame' bekannt.

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 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

klug; scharfsinnig; weitsichtig

Meaning

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Example

The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.

Der schlaue Geschäftsmann schloss einen profitablen Deal auf dem wettbewerbsintensiven Markt.

B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

zufriedenstellend

Meaning

acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate

Example

The test results were satisfactory.

Die Testergebnisse waren zufriedenstellend.

C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

Weizenbündel

Meaning

a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together

Example

The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.

Der Bauer trug ein Bündel Weizen auf seiner Schulter.

C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

Aasfresser / Abfallsammler

Meaning

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

Example

Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.

Aasgeier sind natürliche Scavenger, die die Umwelt reinigen.

B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

sogenannt

Meaning

referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly

Example

The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.

Der sogenannte Experte konnte die Frage nicht beantworten.

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.

B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

geteilt

Meaning

used, done, or experienced by two or more people together

Example

They live in a shared apartment near the university.

Sie wohnen in einer gemeinsamen Wohnung in der Nähe der Universität.

B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

umgeben

Meaning

To be all around someone or something.

Example

Mountains surround the small village.

Berge umgeben das kleine Dorf.

C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

Empfindlichkeit

Meaning

The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.

Example

High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.

Hohe Empfindlichkeit gegenüber Infektionen erfordert zusätzliche Pflege.

C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

Stopp; Unterbrechung

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity

Example

The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.

Der plötzliche Stopp des Zuges verursachte Verspätungen für alle Passagiere.

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 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

Synerese

Meaning

The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.

Example

The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.

Der Joghurt zeigte Synerese, als sich Flüssigkeit oben absetzte.

C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

streng

Meaning

strict, precise, and exacting

Example

The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.

Die Regierung verhängte strenge Maßnahmen während der Krise.

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.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

räumlich

Meaning

relating to space or the position, area, and size of things

Example

The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.

Der Wissenschaftler studierte die räumliche Anordnung der Sterne.

A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

dumm; töricht

Meaning

foolish; lacking good sense or judgement

Example

Don't be silly, of course you can do it!

Sei nicht dumm, natürlich kannst du das tun!

C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

unreif

Meaning

showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore

Example

His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.

Sein unreifes Verhalten brachte seine Freunde in Verlegenheit.

B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

modisch und attraktiv; mit Eleganz oder Geschmack im Aussehen

Meaning

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

Example

She wore a stylish dress to the party.

Sie trug ein stylisches Kleid auf der Party.

C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

billig, niederträchtig oder von schlechter Qualität

Meaning

morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality

Example

He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.

Er vermied den schäbigen Nachtclub in der Innenstadt.

C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

leicht sauer

Meaning

Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.

Example

The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.

Die Frucht hatte einen leicht sauren Geschmack, der an einem heißen Tag erfrischend war.

C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

synoptisch

Meaning

giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view

Example

The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.

Der Bericht bietet eine synoptische Sicht auf die Klimatrends des letzten Jahrhunderts.

B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotage

Meaning

deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities

Example

The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.

Die Fabrik wurde wegen eines Sabotageakts geschlossen.

C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

folgend

Meaning

Following in order or as a result.

Example

The sequent events changed the course of history.

Die folgenden Ereignisse änderten den Verlauf der Geschichte.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

duft

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Example

The scent of roses filled the garden.

Der Duft der Rosen erfüllte den Garten.