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B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

Spur oder Linie; sich sehr schnell in eine bestimmte Richtung bewegen
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
Der Blitz zog über den Nachthimmel.
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.
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

schieben
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Er schob die Kiste in die Ecke.
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

probe; specimen; beispiel
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
Der Wissenschaftler sammelte eine Blutprobe zur Analyse.
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 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 /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 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

plötzlich
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
Die Preise stiegen plötzlich nach der Ankündigung.
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 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

unterstützend
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
Sie war während meiner schwierigen Zeiten sehr unterstützend.
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 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 /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 /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 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 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

Schimpfwort
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Er schrie ein Schimpfwort, als er sich den Zeh stieß.
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 /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 verb /stɜːr/

stir

umrühren
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
Sie rührte die Suppe um, um sicherzustellen, dass sie nicht anbrennt.
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 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 /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 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

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 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

geschickt
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Sie malte das Porträt geschickt in nur zwei Stunden.
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 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 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 /siːz/

seize

beschlagnahmen
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
Die Polizei konnte die gestohlenen Waren beschlagnahmen.
B2 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 /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

Gewürzdose
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
Sie öffnete die Gewürzdose, um Kreuzkümmel für ihr Curry zu finden.
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

Siedler
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
Die Siedler kamen in die neue Stadt und begannen, Häuser zu bauen.
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 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

bezogen auf Chirurgie
Meaning
relating to or involving surgery
Example
She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.
Sie unterzog sich einer chirurgischen Behandlung, um den Schaden zu reparieren.
B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

modisch und attraktiv; mit Eleganz oder Geschmack im Aussehen
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
Sie trug ein stylisches Kleid auf der Party.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

Synonym
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Glücklich und fröhlich sind Synonyme.
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 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 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 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

simultan
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Simultane Ernteausfälle beeinträchtigen die weltweite Lebensmittelversorgung.
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 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 /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

stabilität
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
Politische Stabilität ist entscheidend für das Wirtschaftswachstum.
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

niesen
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
Ich musste während des Treffens niesen.
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 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 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 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

Spezialität
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Seine Spezialität ist die italienische Küche.
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 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

spirituell; religiös; heilig
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
Sie fand spirituelle Ruhe durch Meditation.
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 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 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 /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.
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 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 /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

Aktionär
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Jeder Aktionär hat das Recht, auf der jährlichen Versammlung abzustimmen.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

klebrig
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
Die Süßigkeit ist zu klebrig, um sie mit den Händen zu essen.
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 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

Geschwister
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
Sie hat drei Geschwister, zwei Brüder und eine Schwester.
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 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 /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

Saxophon
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
Der Jazzmusiker spielte ein wunderschönes Solo auf seinem Saxophon.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

unheilvoll
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
Das verlassene Haus hatte eine unheilvolle Atmosphäre.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

Abonnement
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
Ich habe mein Netflix-Abonnement gekündigt, weil ich es nicht genug geschaut habe.
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

Satire
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
Das Stück war eine brillante Satire auf die moderne Politik.
B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

Dampfschiff
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
Das alte Dampfschiff überquerte langsam den Fluss.
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 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

abkratzen, schürfen
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
Er hat sich das Knie auf dem Fußballplatz aufgeschürft.
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

wischen
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
Er swiped nach links auf dem Foto.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

belagerung
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
Die Belagerung der Burg dauerte drei Monate.
B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

skizze
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
Er machte eine schnelle Skizze der Landschaft.
B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

überwachen
Meaning
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
Example
The teacher supervises students during the exam.
Der Lehrer überwacht die Schüler während der Prüfung.
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

geräumig; weit
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
Das Haus hat ein geräumiges Wohnzimmer mit hohen Decken.
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

Einfachheit; Klarheit
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
Die Schönheit des Designs liegt in seiner Einfachheit.
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 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 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 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 /ʃɪt/

shit

Scheiße
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
Der Hund hat Unordnung gemacht, indem er seine Scheiße auf dem Boden hinterlassen hat.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

Weltraumforschung
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
Die Weltraumforschung hat unser Wissen über das Universum erweitert.
B2 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 /spæn/

span

Spannweite
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
Die Brücke hat eine Spannweite von mehr als 500 Metern.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

Chirurg
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
Der Chirurg führte eine komplexe Herzoperation durch.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

Neues Unternehmen
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
Das Startup sicherte sich Finanzmittel von Investoren.
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 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 /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 /spɪn/

spin

drehen
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
Die Tänzerin begann sich anmutig auf der Bühne zu drehen.
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 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 /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

Synthese, Kombination
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
Die Synthese von Ideen aus mehreren Perspektiven führte zu Innovation.
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 /skrɪpt/

script

Drehbuch
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
Der Schauspieler hat seine Zeilen aus dem Drehbuch auswendig gelernt.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

überschuss
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
Das Land hat in diesem Jahr einen Überschuss an Lebensmitteln.
B2 verb /swel/

swell

schwellen
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Ihr Knöchel begann nach der Verletzung zu schwellen.
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 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 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

gesellig; freundlich; extrovertiert
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
Sie ist sehr gesellig und findet leicht Freunde.
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

oberflächlich
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
Sein Verständnis des Themas war ziemlich oberflächlich.
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 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 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 verb səˈpres

suppress

unterdrücken
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
Die Behörden müssen kriminelle Aktivitäten auf dem Campus unterdrücken.
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

selbstmord
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
Psychische Gesundheitsfachkräfte arbeiten daran, Selbstmord zu verhindern.
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 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 /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 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

Nachhaltigkeit
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
Nachhaltigkeit gewährleistet langfristige Umweltgesundheit.
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 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.
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 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 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 /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 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 /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 /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

ökologische Sukzession
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
Waldsukzession tritt auf, wenn alte Ökosysteme durch neue ersetzt werden.
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 /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

höchste
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
Der Oberste Gerichtshof traf die endgültige Entscheidung.
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.
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.