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 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

stabil

Meaning

strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened

Example

The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.

Der Tischler baute einen stabilen Holztisch.

B2 verb /suː/

sue

klagen

Meaning

to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law

Example

She decided to sue the company for damages.

Sie entschied sich, das Unternehmen wegen Schäden zu verklagen.

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 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 /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/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

Schlachtung / Massenmord

Meaning

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

Example

The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.

Die Armee schlachtete Hunderte von feindlichen Soldaten.

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

spezifizieren

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

Bitte geben Sie die Zeit und den Ort des Treffens an.

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

Traurigkeit; Kummer;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

Sein Herz war nach der Tragödie mit Traurigkeit erfüllt.

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

Ich abonniere mehrere Online-Magazine.

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 verb /skæn/

scan

Glück

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

Example

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

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

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 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 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 /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 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

Wolkenkratzer

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

Der neue Wolkenkratzer dominiert die Skyline der Stadt.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

überlegt

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

Ihre Antwort war ruhig und überlegt, nicht impulsiv.

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 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/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Verachtung

Meaning

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

Example

She looked at him with open scorn.

Sie sah ihn mit offenem Verachtung an.

B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

heilig

Meaning

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

Example

The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.

Der heilige Tempel wurde von Tausenden Pilgern besucht.

B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

Bodenabtrag

Meaning

The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.

Example

Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.

Bodenabtrag kann zum Verlust von fruchtbarem Land führen.

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 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

verdächtig; zweifelhaft

Meaning

having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable

Example

The police found his behavior very suspicious.

Die Polizei fand sein Verhalten sehr verdächtig.

B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

narbe

Meaning

a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage

Example

The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.

Der Unfall hinterließ eine dauerhafte Narbe auf seiner Stirn.

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 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 /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

Rechtsanwalt

Meaning

A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.

Example

She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.

Sie konsultierte einen Rechtsanwalt, bevor sie den Vertrag unterzeichnete.

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 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 verb /smæʃ/

smash

zerbrechen

Meaning

to break something into pieces violently

Example

She smashed the glass in frustration.

Sie zerschlug das Glas aus Frustration.

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 /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

einsamkeit

Meaning

The state or situation of being alone.

Example

Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.

Die Einsamkeit kann die Möglichkeit für tiefgehende Reflexion bieten.

B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

emporsteigen / schnell steigen

Meaning

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

Der Adler flog hoch über die Berge.

B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

glatt; ohne Probleme

Meaning

without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way

Example

The car runs smoothly on the new highway.

Das Auto fährt glatt auf der neuen Autobahn.

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

schwingen

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

Die Bäume schwankten sanft im Wind.

B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

einreichen

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

Bitte reichen Sie Ihre Aufgabe bis Freitag ein.

B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

kleiner Aufwand

Meaning

Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.

Example

Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.

Kleine Anstrengungen können große Veränderungen im Schmetterlingsschutz bewirken.

B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

aussetzen

Meaning

To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

Example

The company decided to suspend his membership.

Das Unternehmen entschied sich, seine Mitgliedschaft auszusetzen.

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 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

Reiz

Meaning

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

Example

Plants respond to external stimulus.

Pflanzen reagieren auf einen externen Reiz.

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

Gelehrter; Akademiker

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

Der renommierte Gelehrte veröffentlichte mehrere Bücher über alte Geschichte.

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.

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

überleben

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

Überleben in der Wildnis kann eine herausfordernde Erfahrung sein.

B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

Intelligenz; Klugheit; ordentliche und moderne Erscheinung

Meaning

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Example

Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.

Ihre Intelligenz beim Lösen von Problemen beeindruckte alle.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

schattig; verdächtig; unehrlich;

Meaning

providing shade; dishonest; suspicious

Example

The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.

Der schattige Geschäftsmann machte einen verdächtigen Deal.

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 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 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 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 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 /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

Glück

Meaning

a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it

Example

The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.

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

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 spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

spektakulär

Meaning

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.

Example

The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.

Der Start des Raumfahrzeugs war ein spektakuläres Ereignis.

B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

gelehrt

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

Example

He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.

Er schrieb einen gelehrten Artikel über die antike Philosophie.

B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

streicheln

Meaning

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

Example

She stroked the cat's fur gently.

Sie streichelte sanft das Fell der Katze.

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 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

streng; hart

Meaning

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

Example

The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.

Der Lehrer gab den Schülern eine strenge Warnung vor Schummeln.

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 /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 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.

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 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

eine Person, die schläft; etwas, das unerwartet erfolgreich ist

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

Example

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

Der Film stellte sich als unerwarteter Erfolg heraus.

B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

auffällig

Meaning

very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect

Example

Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.

Ihre auffällige Schönheit erregte die Aufmerksamkeit aller.

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 /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

Ansiedlung; Vereinbarung

Meaning

a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute

Example

The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.

Die frühe Ansiedlung wurde nahe dem Fluss gebaut, um einen einfachen Zugang zum Wasser zu ermöglichen.

B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

Stroh oder Rohr

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

Sie trank den Saft durch einen Strohhalm.

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 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

schmuggeln

Meaning

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

Example

The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.

Die Bande versuchte, Gold über die Grenze zu schmuggeln.

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.

B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

Selbstgenügsamkeit

Meaning

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

Example

Self-reliance helps build confidence.

Selbstgenügsamkeit hilft, Vertrauen aufzubauen.

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

Selbstwertgefühl

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

Das Aufbauen von Selbstwertgefühl erfordert Zeit und stetige Anstrengung.

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

umliegend

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

Die umliegenden Hügel waren von Nebel bedeckt.

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 /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

Spezialität

Meaning

a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels

Example

Her specialty is pediatric medicine.

Ihre Spezialität ist die Kinderheilkunde.

B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

Bedeutung

Meaning

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Example

The discovery has great significance for medical research.

Die Entdeckung hat große Bedeutung für die medizinische Forschung.

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 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

spontan

Meaning

done without planning; natural and unforced

Example

Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.

Ihr spontaner Tanz im Regen war wunderschön.

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 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 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 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 /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 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 /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 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 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 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 /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

Überwachung

Meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

Example

Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.

Die Regierungsbehörden führen eine Überwachung von Cyberbedrohungen durch.

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 /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

strömen

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

Die Menge stürmte nach vorne, als sich die Tore öffneten.

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 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 /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 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 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 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 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 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 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

Schwarm

Meaning

A large group of insects or people moving together.

Example

A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.

Ein Schwarm Bienen umkreiste den Baum.

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 /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 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

Sprecher

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

Example

The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.

Der Sprecher hielt die Pressekonferenz im Namen des Unternehmens.

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

mit den Schultern zucken

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

Er zuckte mit den Schultern, als man ihn nach der fehlenden Datei fragte.

B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

erschrecken

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

Das laute Geräusch erschreckte die Kinder.

B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

seide

Meaning

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

Example

The dress was made of pure silk.

Das Kleid war aus reiner Seide gemacht.

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.

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 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 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 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

Schneefall

Meaning

the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls

Example

The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.

Der starke Schneefall blockierte gestern alle Straßen.

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 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

einsam; isoliert; allein

Meaning

alone; without companions; single; isolated

Example

He lived a solitary life in the mountains.

Er lebte ein einsames Leben in den Bergen.

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 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 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 /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

Student im zweiten Jahr

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

Er ist ein Student im zweiten Jahr an der Universität und studiert Informatik.

B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

Simulation

Meaning

the imitation of a situation or process

Example

The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.

Die Simulation half den Studierenden, die komplexe Theorie zu verstehen.

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

skandal

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

Die Affäre des Politikers wurde ein öffentlicher Skandal.

B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

Schädel

Meaning

the bony framework of the head that protects the brain

Example

The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.

Der Arzt untersuchte sorgfältig das Röntgenbild des Schädels.