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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.
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

weise; erfahren; klug; mit gutem urteil
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
Der weise Rat des älteren Mannes half, das Problem zu lösen.
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

gleichzeitig
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
Er arbeitete an zwei Projekten gleichzeitig.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

Selbstkontrolle
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
Selbstkontrolle ist wichtig, um ein ausgewogenes Leben zu führen.
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

Symbolismus
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
Die Verwendung von Symbolismus in dem Roman ist meisterhaft.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

Alterung
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
Der Biologe untersuchte die Seneszenz bei Pflanzen, um das Altern zu verstehen.
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.
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

leiden
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
Sie litt den ganzen Tag unter starken Kopfschmerzen.
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Verkäufe
Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
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 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

Speichel
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
Der Zahnarzt bat sie, den Speichel aus ihrem Mund zu spuelen.
B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

Schatten
Meaning
a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette
Example
The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.
Der Baum warf am Abend einen langen Schatten über den Garten.
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

extrem schmutzig
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
Er lebte in einem schmutzigen Zimmer mit kaputten Möbeln.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

laut durch die Nase atmen
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
Das Kind begann zu schnüffeln, nachdem es lange geweint hatte.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

aufsicht
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
Die Aufsicht der Schule ist die Pflicht des Direktors.
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

schmoren
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
Das Feuer schmorte stundenlang, bevor es erlosch.
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

Stil
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
Sie hat ihren eigenen einzigartigen Schreibstil, der die Leser fesselt.
C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

Sekretion
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
Die Insulinsekretion ist entscheidend für die Regulierung des Blutzuckers.
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

scharf
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
Dieses Curry ist zu scharf für mich zum Essen.
C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

sportlich
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
Die Kinder waren in einer sportlichen Stimmung während des Picknicks.
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

synchronisieren
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
Die Tänzer müssen ihre Bewegungen synchronisieren.
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

herausragend; überlegen; außergewöhnlich
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
Ihre herausragende Schönheit ließ alle anhalten und starren.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

nachhaltiger und kollaborativer Ansatz
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
Ein nachhaltiger und kollaborativer Ansatz ist entscheidend, um Umweltprobleme zu lösen.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

Glück
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

überraschend; erstaunlich
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
Es ist überraschend, wie schnell Kinder neue Sprachen lernen.
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

hoher Grad an Komplexität oder Raffinesse
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
Die Raffinesse moderner KI-Technologie ist bemerkenswert.
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

vermuten
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
Sie vermutete, dass er nicht zum Meeting kommen würde.
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

unantastbar
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
Die Redefreiheit gilt in demokratischen Gesellschaften als unantastbar.
C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

langsam gehen
Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
Wir schlenderten am Flussufer entlang und hielten ab und zu an, um die Boote zu beobachten.
A1 verb /stænd/

stand

stehen
Meaning
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
Example
Please stand up when the teacher enters.
Bitte stehen Sie auf, wenn der Lehrer kommt.
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.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

hinzuzufügen
Meaning
to add something to what has already been added
Example
The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.
Der Autor entschied sich, ein neues Kapitel zur überarbeiteten Ausgabe hinzuzufügen.
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 /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.
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

geist; seele; begeisterung; mut
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
Das Team zeigte großen Geist trotz der Niederlage.
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.
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

beeinflussbar
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
Kinder sind sehr beeinflussbar und glauben möglicherweise, was ihnen gesagt wird.
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 /slæŋ/

Slang

Slang; umgangssprachliche Sprache
Meaning
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
Example
The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.
Die Teenager benutzten Slang, den ihre Eltern nicht verstehen konnten.
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

sicher; bestimmt
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
Ich bin sicher, dass er morgen kommen wird.
A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

still
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
Das Wasser war still und spiegelte den Himmel wider.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

stagnierend; unbeweglich; ohne Entwicklung
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
Das stagnierende Wasser im Teich war mit Algen bedeckt.
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

streitlustige Frau / kleines, mausähnliches Tier
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
Das Stück beschreibt eine willensstarke Frau als streitlustige Frau.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

Unterschrift
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Bitte setzen Sie Ihre Unterschrift am Ende des Dokuments.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

selbstgerecht
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
Seine selbstgerechten Kommentare machten alle unwohl.
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.
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

trennen
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
Der Krieg hat Familien und Freunde auseinandergerissen.
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

Betrüger
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
Der Geschäftsmann wurde als Betrüger entlarvt, der Kunden betrogen hat.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

verworfen, schmutzig
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
Der Roman enthüllt die schmutzige Seite des Stadtlebens.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

seriell; aufeinanderfolgend
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
Der Serienmörder wurde nach Jahren der Ermittlungen endlich gefasst.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

Kurzsichtigkeit; engstirnige Sichtweise
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Seine kurzsichtige Entscheidung, die Schule früh zu verlassen, beeinträchtigte seine Karriereperspektiven.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

affenähnlich
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
Der Wissenschaftler studierte das affenähnliche Verhalten der Schimpansen.
A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

Sturm
Meaning
a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning
Example
The storm caused power outages across the city.
Der Sturm verursachte Stromausfälle in der ganzen Stadt.
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

ausgewählt
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
Er war einer der ausgewählten Kandidaten für das Stipendium.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

verderben
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
Der Regen hat die Veranstaltung im Freien ruiniert.
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 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

ersetzen
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Digitale Plattformen haben traditionelle Zeitungen ersetzt.
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

humorvolle Nachahmung
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
Der Komiker parodierte die Rede des Politikers, um das Publikum zu unterhalten.
C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

träge
Meaning
Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.
Example
She was too slothful to get out of bed early.
Sie war zu träge, um früh aus dem Bett zu kommen.
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.
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

Heiligkeit
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
Die Heiligkeit des Lebens darf niemals kompromittiert werden.
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.
C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

Verleumdung
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
Der Politiker klagte die Zeitung wegen Verleumdung an.
C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

leise lachen
Meaning
to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way
Example
The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.
Die Schüler kicherten, als der Lehrer einen Fehler machte.
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.
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

stillen
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
Die riesige Mahlzeit stillte ihren Hunger nach der langen Reise.
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.
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

einhüllen
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
Der Gipfel des Berges war in Nebel gehüllt.
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

Genügsamkeit
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
Die Genügsamkeit der Lebensmittelversorgung ist für das Überleben entscheidend.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

zufällig und glücklich
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
Ihr Treffen im Café war völlig zufällig und glücklich.
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

Seifenbox
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
Sie kaufte eine schöne Seifenbox für das Badezimmer.
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

Stahl
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
Das Gebäude wurde aus Stahl gebaut, um seine Haltbarkeit zu gewährleisten.
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.
C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

weinen oder sich auf eine schwache oder nervige Weise beschweren
Meaning
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
Example
He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.
Er begann zu heulen, als er seinen Willen nicht bekam.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

ersetzen
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
Dieses neue Gesetz wird die alten Vorschriften ersetzen.
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

Systeme
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
Effektive Systeme verbessern die Produktivität.
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

sich ergeben
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
Die Armee ergab sich schließlich nach Wochen des Kampfes.
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

mit Schere schneiden
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
Der Schneider hat den Stoff ordentlich geschnitten.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

Hafenarbeiter
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Die Hafenarbeiter arbeiteten unermüdlich, um die Fracht vor der Morgendämmerung zu entladen.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

ehrlich und klar; nicht kompliziert; leicht zu verstehen
Meaning
honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand
Example
His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.
Seine Erklärung war sehr einfach und leicht zu folgen.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

Soziologie
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Sie studiert Soziologie an der Universität.
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.
C1 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

anfällig oder verletzlich, von etwas Bestimmtem beeinflusst oder geschädigt zu werden
Meaning
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Example
Children are more susceptible to infections.
Kinder sind anfälliger für Infektionen.
C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

Sternfrüchte
Meaning
yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste
Example
When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.
Wenn man Sternfrüchte schneidet, sehen sie wie schöne gelbe Sterne auf deinem Teller aus.
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.
C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

stabilisierung
Meaning
The process of making or becoming stable.
Example
The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.
Die Stabilisierung der Struktur war nach dem Erdbeben entscheidend.
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.
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

Glück
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
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 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.
C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

Knurren, Stau
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
Der Hund knurrte den Fremden in der Nähe des Tors an.
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

Gipfeltreffen der Zukunft
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
Das Gipfeltreffen der Zukunft behandelte globale Herausforderungen.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

Sonnenuntergang
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
Der romantische Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel in goldenen Farben.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

stur; hartnäckig; widerspenstig
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
Das sture Kind weigerte sich, Gemüse zu essen.
B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

Nachname
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
Bitte geben Sie Ihren Vornamen und Nachnamen im Formular an.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

glatt; eben; ohne Schwierigkeiten; fließend
Meaning
having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily
Example
The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.
Die Straße war glatt und bequem zu fahren.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

Geheimhaltung
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
Das Projekt wurde in völliger Geheimhaltung durchgeführt.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

britische Währung / ausgezeichnet
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
Sie wurde für ihre ausgezeichnete Arbeit am Projekt gelobt.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

schmelzen
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Die Arbeiter schmelzen Eisen aus seinem Erz in der Fabrik.
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

Sitz
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
Ich habe einen Platz für dich beim Konzert reserviert.
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.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

irgendwo
Meaning
in or at some place; in an unspecified location
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
Ich habe meine Schlüssel irgendwo im Haus gelassen.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

Minuend
Meaning
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
Example
In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
In der Gleichung 10 - 4 ist die Zahl 4 der Minuend.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

Jüngling
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
Der Jüngling träumte davon, ein tapferer Ritter zu werden.
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 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.
C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

auf ausgezeichnete Weise
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
Sie trat in dem Tanzwettbewerb auf ausgezeichnete Weise auf.
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.
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.