B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

Fleck; Makel

Meaning

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation

Example

There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.

Es gab einen Kaffeefleck auf seinem weißen Hemd.

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

eine metallene Befestigung mit einer Schraube; etwas mit einer Schraube befestigen oder festziehen

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

Er schraubte das Regal fest an die Wand.

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.

B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

versiegeln, schließen

Meaning

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

Example

Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.

Das Versiegeln von Rissen in den Wänden kann verhindern, dass Schädlinge eindringen.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

Nebentätigkeit

Meaning

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

Example

The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.

Die Nebentätigkeiten führten zu einem besseren gegenseitigen Verständnis.

B2 verb /snæp/

snap

brechen

Meaning

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

Example

The rope snapped under the weight.

Das Seil brach unter dem Gewicht.

B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

mit den Füßen schleifen / mischen

Meaning

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

Example

He shuffled the cards before dealing them.

Er mischte die Karten, bevor er sie austeilte.

B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

Umfrage, Befragung

Meaning

noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)

Example

They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.

Sie führten eine Umfrage durch, um die Vorlieben der Kunden zu verstehen.

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.

B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

ein langer, schmaler Streifen aus Stoff, Papier, Plastik oder anderem Material

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

Sie riss einen Streifen Papier aus dem Notizbuch.

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 /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

sozialismus

Meaning

An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.

Example

In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.

Im Sozialismus werden Ressourcen gleichmäßig unter den Bürgern verteilt.

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.

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

Meaning

A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.

Example

The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.

Der Sergeant gab den Soldaten vor der Mission Befehle.

B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

schneiden

Meaning

to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically

Example

The company slashed prices to attract more customers.

Das Unternehmen senkte die Preise, um mehr Kunden anzulocken.

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.

B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

Sprecher

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

Der Sprecher richtete sich während der Kundgebung an die Menge.

B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

aufrichtigkeit

Meaning

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

Example

His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.

Seine Aufrichtigkeit beim Entschuldigen war für alle offensichtlich.

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

Stück / wegwerfen

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

Er benutzte ein Stück Papier, um die Nummer aufzuschreiben.

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

Suite

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

Sie übernachteten in der Präsidentensuite des Hotels.

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

Lieferant

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

Der Lieferant lieferte die Produkte pünktlich.

B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

erschüttern, betäuben

Meaning

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

Die Nachricht von ihrem plötzlichen Rücktritt hat alle erschüttert.

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.

B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

eine Person oder Sache, die etwas startet; der erste Gang eines Essens

Meaning

a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal

Example

The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.

Der Starter des Essens war ein frischer Salat.

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.

B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

selbstdisziplin

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.

Example

Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.

Selbstdisziplin ist entscheidend für den langfristigen Erfolg.

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.

B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

Glück

Meaning

to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread

Example

She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.

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

B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

Syndrom

Meaning

a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease

Example

Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.

Das Down-Syndrom beeinflusst die körperliche und geistige Entwicklung einer Person.

B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

nippen

Meaning

to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully

Example

She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.

Sie nippte langsam an ihrem Tee, während sie die Zeitung las.

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.

B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

Mängel

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

Institutionelle Mängel wirken sich negativ auf das Verhalten der Schüler aus.

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

Überwachung

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

Das Projekt wurde unter der Aufsicht eines erfahrenen Managers abgeschlossen.

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

Sie trug ein sexy rotes Kleid auf der Party.

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 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

mit Seife bedeckt; schäumend

Meaning

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

Example

The dishes were still soapy after washing.

Die Teller waren nach dem Spülen immer noch seifig.

B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

laut weinen

Meaning

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

Example

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.

Sie begann nach dem Hören der Nachricht unkontrolliert zu schluchzen.

B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

oberflächlich; seicht; Mangel an tieferem Wissen

Meaning

not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge

Example

The shallow water is perfect for children to play.

Das seichte Wasser ist perfekt für Kinder zum Spielen.

B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

Versand

Meaning

the process of transporting goods

Example

The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.

Der Versand der Produkte wurde aufgrund der Wetterbedingungen verzögert.

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 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 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

kritzeln

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

Das Kind kritzelte überall an der Wand.

B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

Ehepartner

Meaning

a person's husband or wife

Example

Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.

Jeder Mitarbeiter kann seinen Ehepartner in den Gesundheitsversicherungsplan aufnehmen.

B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

ein Fahrzeug, das regelmäßig zwischen zwei Orten fährt

Meaning

a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.

Example

The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.

Der Flughafen-Shuttle fährt alle 30 Minuten.

B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

Statistik

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.

Die Statistik zeigte einen Anstieg der Nutzerzahlen im letzten Jahr.

B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

stolpern

Meaning

to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter

Example

He stumbled on the uneven pavement.

Er stolperte über den unebenen Gehweg.

B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

erheblich

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.

Die neue Politik hat die Arbeitsbedingungen erheblich verbessert.

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 /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

dünn; mager; hager

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

Die dünne Katze sah aus, als hätte sie seit Tagen nichts gegessen.

B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

ähnlich

Meaning

in a similar way

Example

Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.

Auf ähnliche Weise können wir Erfolg mit Hingabe und harter Arbeit erzielen.

B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

Hang; schräg verlaufendes Gelände

Meaning

an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level

Example

We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.

Wir gingen den steilen Hang des Berges hinauf.

B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

ständig

Meaning

in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing

Example

The company's profits have been increasing steadily.

Die Gewinne des Unternehmens steigen ständig.

B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

seufzen

Meaning

to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness

Example

She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.

Sie seufzte vor Erleichterung, als sie die guten Nachrichten hörte.

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.

B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

Strategien

Meaning

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.

Example

Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.

Effektive Strategien können die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels mildern.

B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

synthetisch

Meaning

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

Example

Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.

Synthetische Chemikalien werden in verarbeiteten Lebensmitteln verwendet.

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.

B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

schleichen

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed

Example

He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.

Er versuchte, sich heimlich ins Haus zu schleichen, ohne jemanden zu wecken.

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.

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.

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 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

getrennt

Meaning

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

Example

They decided to travel separately to the conference.

Sie beschlossen, zur Konferenz getrennt zu reisen.

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

sequenz

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

Die Tanzsequenz war perfekt choreografiert.

B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

sieb

Meaning

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

Sie benutzte ein Sieb, um das Mehl von Klumpen zu trennen.

B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

Aberglaube

Meaning

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

Example

Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.

Ein Spiegel zu zerbrechen bringt sieben Jahre Pech, das ist ein häufiger Aberglaube.

B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

Schutzmaßnahme

Meaning

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

Example

New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.

Es wurden neue Schutzmaßnahmen implementiert, um Datenverletzungen zu verhindern.

B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

Fußsohle; Schuhsohle

Meaning

the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe

Example

I have a blister on the sole of my foot.

Ich habe eine Blase an der Sohle meines Fußes.

B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Slogan

Meaning

a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product

Example

The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.

Die Kampagne verwendete einen kraftvollen Slogan, um die Menschen zu inspirieren.

B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

gründliche Untersuchung

Meaning

Critical observation or examination

Example

The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.

Das neue Gesetz steht unter gründlicher Untersuchung durch das Gesetzgebungsorgan.

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

sprecherin frau

Meaning

a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization

Example

The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.

Die sprecherin des unternehmens kündigte das neue produkt an.

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.

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

kaum; kaum möglich; nur gerade

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

Ich konnte meinen Augen kaum trauen.

B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

skeptisch

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

Sie war skeptisch gegenüber dem neuen Plan.

B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

stabilisieren

Meaning

to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly

Example

The government took measures to stabilize the economy.

Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um die Wirtschaft zu stabilisieren.

B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

knappheit

Meaning

The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

Example

Water scarcity threatens agriculture.

Wasserknappheit bedroht die Landwirtschaft.

B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

symbolisieren

Meaning

to represent or stand for something else

Example

The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.

Die Taube symbolisiert Frieden über Kulturen hinweg.

B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

langsam; träge; inaktiv

Meaning

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

Example

The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.

Der alte Computer wurde langsam, nachdem er stundenlang lief.

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 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

verkürzen

Meaning

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

Example

She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.

Sie entschied sich, ihre Rede zu verkürzen, um die Zeitbegrenzung einzuhalten.

B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

Spirale

Meaning

winding in a continuous curve; helical

Example

The spiral staircase led to the top floor.

Die Wendeltreppe führte zum obersten Stockwerk.

B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

abgenutzt; in schlechtem Zustand; zeigt Gebrauchsspuren; ungerecht oder grausam

Meaning

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

Example

His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.

Seine abgenutzte Kleidung zeigte, dass er seit Tagen unterwegs war.

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

schreien

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

Sie schrie, als sie die Spinne sah.

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.

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

sarkasmus

Meaning

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Example

His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.

Sein Sarkasmus ließ die Leute oft lachen, aber manchmal beleidigte er sie.

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

saisonal

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

Viele Unternehmen stellen saisonale Arbeiter während der Ferien ein.

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.

B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

säen

Meaning

to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing

Example

The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.

Der Bauer wird morgen Weizenkörner auf dem Feld säen.

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.

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 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/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.

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.

B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

stimulieren

Meaning

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something

Example

Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.

Richtiges Sonnenlicht stimuliert das Pflanzenwachstum.

B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

schnell lesen

Meaning

to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly

Example

She skimmed through the report before the meeting.

Sie überflog den Bericht vor dem Treffen.

B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

spezialisiert

Meaning

designed or developed for a particular purpose or function

Example

He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.

Er hat ein spezialisiertes Wissen über alte Zivilisationen.

B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

rutschig

Meaning

smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping

Example

The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.

Der nasse Boden war nach der Reinigung sehr rutschig.

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 /skeərs/

Scarce

selten; schwer zu finden; in kleinen Mengen vorhanden

Meaning

rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities

Example

Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.

Frisches Wasser wird in Wüstenregionen zunehmend knapp.

B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

selektiv

Meaning

relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept

Example

The university has a selective admission process for new students.

Die Universität hat einen selektiven Zulassungsprozess für neue Studenten.

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

Ersatz

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

Geld kann kein Ersatz für echtes Glück sein.

B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

verlassen

Meaning

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

Example

Trees shed their leaves in autumn.

Bäume verlieren ihre Blätter im Herbst.

B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

mit langen, entschlossenen Schritten gehen; Fortschritte machen

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

Sie ging mit Zuversicht über die Bühne.

B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

Dreh

Meaning

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

Example

The shooting of the movie took several months.

Der Dreh des Films dauerte mehrere Monate.

B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

vorstädtisch

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

Example

They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.

Sie haben ein Haus in einem ruhigen vorstädtischen Gebiet gekauft.

B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

verstreuen

Meaning

to spread or throw around in different directions

Example

The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.

Der Wind verstreute die Blätter im Garten.

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.

B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

Elendsviertel

Meaning

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Example

The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.

Die Regierung arbeitet daran, die Bedingungen im Elendsviertel zu verbessern.

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

Lehrplan

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

Der Professor verteilte den Lehrplan am ersten Tag des Kurses.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

Symptom

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

Fieber ist ein häufiges Symptom der Grippe.

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

reizbar; schnell wütend

Meaning

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

Example

She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.

Sie wurde schnell gereizt, als der Verkehr sie zu spät zur Besprechung brachte.

B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

erhalten

Meaning

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

Example

The team worked hard to sustain their success.

Das Team hat hart gearbeitet, um seinen Erfolg zu erhalten.

B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

scharlachrot

Meaning

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

Example

The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.

Die scharlachroten Rosen im Garten sahen im Morgenlicht prächtig aus.

B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

Gewürz

Meaning

a substance used to add flavor to food

Example

She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.

Sie fügte dem Curry eine Prise Gewürz hinzu, um mehr Geschmack zu geben.

B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

Schaufel

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

Der Gärtner benutzte eine Schaufel, um Löcher zum Pflanzen von Blumen zu graben.

B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

Spektrum

Meaning

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

Example

The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.

Das Festival zog Menschen aus dem gesamten politischen Spektrum an.

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

Geschwister

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

Geschwister werden normalerweise auf der gleichen Ebene in einem Familienstammbaum platziert.

B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

Dampf

Meaning

the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam

Example

The kettle was steaming on the stove.

Der Wasserkocher dampfte auf dem Herd.

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.

B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Rampenlicht

Meaning

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

Example

The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.

Der Sänger stand stolz im Rampenlicht.

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.

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.