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B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

unbeweglich
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
Das Auto blieb an der roten Ampel unbeweglich.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

schwach; krank; blass
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
Das kränkliche Kind brauchte zusätzliche Pflege und Aufmerksamkeit.
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

ohrfeigen
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Sie war so wütend, dass sie ihm ins Gesicht schlug.
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

Spannung
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
Der Film hielt uns bis zum Ende in Spannung.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

sowjetisch
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
Die sowjetische Ära erlebte bedeutende Veränderungen in Osteuropa.
B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

ausgesetzt
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
Er wurde für eine Woche von der Schule ausgesetzt.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

mitfühlen
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
Ich fühle mit deinem Verlust.
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

scrollen
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
Durch Feeds scrollen verschwendet viel Zeit.
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.
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 /streɪn/

Strain

Spannung; Druck; Erschöpfung;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
Lange Arbeitszeiten belasteten seine Gesundheit.
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

Wirbelsäule; zentraler Stützpunkt einer Struktur
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
Sie hat sich bei dem Unfall die Wirbelsäule verletzt.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

Schaufel
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Er nahm eine Schaufel, um den Schnee von der Auffahrt zu räumen.
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 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.
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 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

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 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

Seestern
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
Der Seestern bewegte sich langsam über den Meeresboden auf der Suche nach Nahrung.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

streben
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Sie strebt danach, die beste Schülerin in ihrer Klasse zu sein.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

scheinbar, anscheinend ruhig
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
Er war scheinbar ruhig trotz des Chaos um ihn herum.
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

Ähnlichkeit; Vergleichbarkeit
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
Es gibt eine auffällige Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Gemälden.
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

skorpion
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
Der Skorpion versteckte sich während des Tages unter dem Felsen.
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 /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

überlegen; besser als der Durchschnitt
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Dieses Produkt ist allen anderen auf dem Markt überlegen.
B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

Kehrmaschine
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
Der Kehraus reinigte jeden Morgen den Schulflur.
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

substanzieller Einfluss
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
Ein substanzieller Einfluss ist auch mit nur wenigen Stunden ehrenamtlicher Arbeit möglich.
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 /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.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

locker
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Das Geschäft ist in der Regenzeit langsam.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

Belagerung
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
Das Schloss fiel nach einer langen Belagerung.
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 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

Gipfel
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
Der Gipfel behandelte dringende globale Themen.
B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

nachfolgend / folgend
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
In den folgenden Jahren expandierte das Unternehmen schnell.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

abirren
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Der Hund wich vom Hof ab und verlor sich.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarkastisch
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Sie machte eine sarkastische Bemerkung über sein Kochen.
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

ausreichend
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
Sie hat ausreichend gelernt, um die Prüfung zu bestehen.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

streng
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Rauchen ist im Gebäude streng verboten.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Stadion
Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
Tausende von Fans füllten das Stadion, um das Endspiel zu sehen.
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 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 verb /spɪt/

spit

spucken
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
Er spuckte aus Wut auf den Boden.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

senat
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
Der Senat stimmte für das neue Gesundheitsgesetz.
B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

Trennung; Teilung; Abtrennung
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
Die Trennung der beiden Länder war friedlich.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

schnecke
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
Die Schnecke hinterließ eine glänzende Spur, als sie über das Blatt kroch.
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

Schwere; Strenge; Härte
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
Die Schwere des Sturms verursachte weit verbreitete Schäden in der ganzen Stadt.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

Haltung
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
Das Unternehmen hat eine starke Haltung zum Umweltschutz eingenommen.
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

subtrahieren
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
Wenn du 5 von 10 abziehst, bekommst du 5.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

grüßen
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Die Soldaten grüßten ihren Kommandeur.
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

Sonnenfinsternis
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
Die Sonnenfinsternis wird nächsten Monat von unserer Stadt aus sichtbar sein.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

gelegen
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
Das Hotel ist nahe am Strand gelegen.
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

Hirte
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
Der Hirte führte seine Herde auf die grüne Weide.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

sozial
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Er ist sehr sozial aktiv und nimmt an vielen Veranstaltungen teil.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

sternenübersät; leuchtend;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Wir genossen den sternenübersäten Nachthimmel, während wir in den Bergen zelteten.
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 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Sie wurde sentimental, als sie alte Familienfotos ansah.
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.
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 /ˈsɒftli/

softly

sanft oder ruhig
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Sie sprach sanft, um das Baby nicht zu wecken.
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

Ernsthaftigkeit; Bedeutung
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
Die Ernsthaftigkeit der Situation wurde klar, als der Arzt sprach.
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 ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

Solarenergie
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
Solarenergie ist entscheidend, um Treibhausgasemissionen zu reduzieren.
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 ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

Satellit
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
Satelliten liefern wichtige Daten für die Forschung.
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

Mannschaft
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
Das Fußballteam trainierte hart vor dem Meisterschaftsspiel.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

schrubben
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Exzessives Schrubben der Augen ist schädlich.
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

Spam
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
Mein Posteingang ist voll von Spam-E-Mails, die ich löschen muss.
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 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

Symbol
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
Die Taube ist ein Symbol des Friedens.
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

statisch
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Statische Ideen behindern den Fortschritt.
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 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

Untersuchung oder Vorführung
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
Das Krankenhaus bot allen Mitarbeitern eine kostenlose Gesundheitsuntersuchung an.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

Ausdauer
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Marathonläufer brauchen große Ausdauer, um das Rennen zu beenden.
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 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 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 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

streuen
Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
Sie streute Zucker auf den Kuchen.
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

Sentiment
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
Die öffentliche Meinung war stark gegen die neue Politik.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

ausgezeichnet
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
Das Hotel bot während unseres Aufenthalts ausgezeichneten Service.
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

Sensation; Aufregung; Aufruhr; Interesse
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
Der neue Sänger wurde über Nacht zu einer Sensation.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

zerquetschen
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Sie hat das Insekt versehentlich mit ihrem Schuh zerquetscht.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

mitgefühl
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
Sie drückte ihr Mitgefühl für die Opfer des Unfalls aus.
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 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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

gefleckt; markiert; gesehen
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
Der gefleckte Leopard bewegte sich lautlos durch den Dschungel.
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 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

stabil
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
Er hielt seine Hand stabil, während er das Bild malte.
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, verb /steɪk/

stake

Beteiligung, Risiko
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
Er hat einen großen Anteil an der neuen Firma.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

zerbrechen
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
Das Glas wird zerbrechen, wenn du es fallen lässt.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

Fortsetzung
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
Die Fortsetzung des Films war noch erfolgreicher als das Original.
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 /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

Stereotyp
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Es ist ein Stereotyp, dass alle Gamer antisozial sind.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

sauer
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
Die Milch ist sauer geworden und riecht furchtbar.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

Schlafmangel
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
Schlafmangel kann die geistige Gesundheit schwerwiegend beeinträchtigen.
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 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.
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

Sanitärversorgung
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
Gute Sanitärpraktiken sind der Schlüssel zur Verhinderung von Infestationen.
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

Zufluchtsort
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
Der Wald ist ein Zufluchtsort für gefährdete Tiere.
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.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

Überlegenheit
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Seine Überlegenheit in Mathematik war anhand seiner Testergebnisse offensichtlich.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

Sektor
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
Der Technologiesektor wächst schnell.
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 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 adjective /slɪm/

slim

schlank
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
Sie sah schlank in ihrem neuen Kleid aus.
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

Schwert
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
Der Ritter zog sein Schwert, um das Schloss zu verteidigen.
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

feierlich
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
Der Tag beginnt mit einer feierlichen Zeremonie am Denkmal.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

beschämend; ehrlos; peinlich
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
Sein beschämendes Verhalten beschämte die ganze Familie.
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 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 /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 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

klug; stilvoll; schnell
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Er war für das Geschäftstreffen smart gekleidet.
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

substanziell; erheblich; bedeutend
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
Es gab einen erheblichen Anstieg der Verkäufe in diesem Quartal.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

rein; absolut; durchsichtig; sehr steil
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
Es war reines Glück, dass wir den Ort gefunden haben.
B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

Ergänzung
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
Sie nimmt Vitaminpräparate, um ihre Gesundheit zu erhalten.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

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