C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

gestreift

Meaning

to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance

Example

The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.

Die Felsenoberfläche wurde durch den Gletscher bewegt und striated.

C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

eine Phrase oder Überzeugung, die eine bestimmte Gruppe von Menschen unterscheidet

Meaning

A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.

Example

The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.

Der Satz wurde während des Wahlkampfs zu einem politischen Shibboleth.

C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

Subvention

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.

Example

Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.

Die Subvention der Landwirtschaft hilft den Landwirten, die Ernteproduktion aufrechtzuerhalten.

B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

erschüttern, betäuben

Meaning

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

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

Die Nachricht von ihrem plötzlichen Rücktritt hat alle erschüttert.

A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

süß; nett; angenehm

Meaning

having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing

Example

She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.

Sie hat eine süße Stimme, die jeder gerne hört.

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.

C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

verleimen

Meaning

to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together

Example

The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.

Der Techniker hat die beiden Drähte zusammengefügt, um die Verbindung wiederherzustellen.

C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

Schwertfisch

Meaning

A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword

Example

The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.

Der Schwertfisch kann mit Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 60 mph schwimmen.

B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

verstreut; zerstreut;

Meaning

spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there

Example

Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.

Es werden den ganzen Tag verstreute Regenschauer erwartet.

C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

schnell und unordentlich schreiben

Meaning

to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read

Example

He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.

Er kritzelte seine Unterschrift am unteren Rand der Seite.

C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

Toleranz

Meaning

patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance

Example

He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.

Er lebte in Armut mit stiller Toleranz.

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.

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.

C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

synthetisieren, kombinieren, kohärent darstellen

Meaning

Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.

Example

He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.

Er ist hervorragend darin, Ideen aus verschiedenen Quellen zu synthetisieren.

C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

ein gezacktes Rand machen

Meaning

To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.

Example

The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.

Der Handwerker serrierte die Klinge des Messers für besseres Schneiden.

B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

traurig

Meaning

in a sorrowful or unhappy manner

Example

She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.

Sie winkte traurig, als der Zug abfuhr.

C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

sol (fünfte Note der Musikskala)

Meaning

The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun

Example

The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.

Der Chor übte, die Note sol während der Probe zu singen.

C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

Synchronizität

Meaning

The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.

Example

The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.

Die Synchronizität ihrer Gedanken erstaunte alle.

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

vereinfachen

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

Der Lehrer vereinfachte die komplexe Gleichung für die Schüler.

C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

zittern

Meaning

to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion

Example

She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.

Sie schauderte bei dem Gedanken, allein im dunklen Wald zu gehen.

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.

A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

Schritte

Meaning

A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.

Example

Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.

Kleine Schritte reduzieren das Überwältigungsgefühl.

B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

signifikant

Meaning

in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect

Example

The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.

Die Wirtschaft hat sich in den letzten zehn Jahren signifikant verbessert.

B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

zweitens

Meaning

Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.

Example

Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.

Zuerst brauchen wir Finanzierung; zweitens brauchen wir ein starkes Team.

A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

Lösung; Antwort; Flüssigkeitsmischung

Meaning

an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture

Example

We need to find a solution to this problem.

Wir müssen eine Lösung für dieses Problem finden.

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

sensibilität

Meaning

the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity

Example

Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.

Ihre künstlerische Sensibilität half ihr, die feinen Details in den Gemälden zu schätzen.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

muskulös und stark

Meaning

Lean and muscular; strong and tough.

Example

The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.

Der Athlet hatte einen muskulösen Körperbau, der seine Stärke zeigte.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

seismisch

Meaning

Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.

Example

The region is known for its seismic activity.

Die Region ist bekannt für ihre seismischen Aktivitäten.

A1 verb /siː/

see

sehen

Meaning

to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet

Example

I can see the mountain from here.

Ich kann den Berg von hier sehen.

A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

Fußball

Meaning

a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal

Example

He loves to play soccer with his friends.

Er spielt gerne Fußball mit seinen Freunden.

C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

das Feuer schüren; ein starkes Gefühl oder eine Aktivität anregen oder verstärken

Meaning

To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.

Example

The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.

Die Rede des Politikers entfachte Zorn unter der Menge.

C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

klug, geschickt

Meaning

Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.

Example

She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.

Sie ist eine technikaffine Unternehmerin.

C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

Hitzschlag

Meaning

a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures

Example

The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.

Der Arbeiter erlitt einen Hitzschlag, nachdem er den ganzen Tag draußen gearbeitet hatte.

C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

Selbsterniedrigung

Meaning

The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.

Example

His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.

Seine ständige Selbsterniedrigung machte andere unwohl.

C2 noun /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

Similitude

ähnlichkeit; ähnlichkeit

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

The similitude between the two paintings suggested they were by the same artist.

Die Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Gemälden deutete darauf hin, dass sie vom gleichen Künstler geschaffen wurden.

A2 noun /siːn/

scene

Szene

Meaning

a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film

Example

The final scene of the movie was very emotional.

Die letzte Szene des Films war sehr emotional.

C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

Strophe

Meaning

a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song

Example

The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.

Das Gedicht beginnt mit einer Strophe, die die Natur beschreibt.

C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

heiße, trockene Wind

Meaning

A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.

Example

The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.

Der Sirocco machte die Stadt unerträglich heiß und staubig.

C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

sibyllin

Meaning

Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.

Example

The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.

Die alte Frau gab eine sibyllinische Warnung über die Zukunft.

B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

etwas extra geben / schonen

Meaning

To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

Example

Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?

Könntest du mir ein paar Minuten deiner Zeit geben?

C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

übertreffen

Meaning

to exceed or go beyond

Example

Her performance surpassed all expectations.

Ihre Leistung übertraf alle Erwartungen.

B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

Schwalbe

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

Die Schwalbe baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.

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 /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 verb /sɑːb/

sob

laut weinen

Meaning

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

Example

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.

Sie begann nach dem Hören der Nachricht unkontrolliert zu schluchzen.

A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

ähnlich; gemeinsame Merkmale aufweisend

Meaning

alike; having characteristics in common

Example

The two sisters have similar interests in music.

Die beiden Schwestern haben ähnliche Interessen an Musik.

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 /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

kritzeln

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

Das Kind kritzelte überall an der Wand.

C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

synaptisch

Meaning

Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.

Example

Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.

Lernen stärkt die synaptischen Verbindungen im Gehirn.

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

U-Boot

Meaning

a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea

Example

The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.

Das U-Boot tauchte tief in den Ozean, um der Entdeckung zu entgehen.

B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

buchstabieren

Meaning

to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something

Example

Can you spell your name for me?

Kannst du deinen Namen für mich buchstabieren?

C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

nachhaltige Landwirtschaft

Meaning

Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.

Example

Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.

Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft schützt die Umwelt und sorgt für die Ernährungssicherheit.

A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

Salz

Meaning

white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride

Example

Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.

Bitte geben Sie der Suppe etwas Salz, um den Geschmack zu verbessern.

C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

Sphäroid

Meaning

A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.

Example

The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.

Die Erde ist keine perfekte Kugel, sondern ein abgeplattetes Sphäroid.

B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

unterstützen

Meaning

Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.

Example

Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.

Die Unterstützung von Bildungsinitiativen hilft, Kinderarbeit zu verringern.

C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

Sphärizität

Meaning

The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.

Example

The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.

Die Sphärizität des Balls ließ ihn glatt auf dem Boden rollen.

A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

südlich

Meaning

located in or facing the south; southern regions

Example

She moved to a southern city for work.

Sie zog in eine südliche Stadt wegen der Arbeit.

C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

Soliloquium

Meaning

a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts

Example

Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.

Hamlets Soliloquium ist eine der bekanntesten Passagen im Shakespeare-Drama.

A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

soziale Medien

Meaning

Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.

Example

Social media often causes delays.

Soziale Medien verursachen oft Verzögerungen.

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 /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.

C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

Schlitten

Meaning

A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.

Example

Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.

Kinder waren aufgeregt, im Schlitten durch das verschneite Dorf zu fahren.

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

Stück / wegwerfen

Meaning

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

Example

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

Er benutzte ein Stück Papier, um die Nummer aufzuschreiben.

B2 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.

B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

überraschenderweise

Meaning

in a way that causes surprise or amazement

Example

Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.

Überraschenderweise beendete sie das gesamte Projekt an nur einem Tag.

B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

empfindlich

Meaning

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.

Example

Sensitive systems require precise handling.

Empfindliche Systeme erfordern eine präzise Handhabung.

C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

Selbstgenügsamkeit

Meaning

the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence

Example

The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.

Der Bauernhof erreichte vollständige Selbstgenügsamkeit in der Lebensmittelproduktion.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

gesetzlich

Meaning

Required, permitted, or enacted by law.

Example

The company must comply with all statutory regulations.

Das Unternehmen muss alle gesetzlichen Vorschriften einhalten.

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 ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

beschatteter Bereich

Meaning

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

Example

We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.

Wir saßen in einem beschatteten Bereich am Ufer des Flusses.

C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

Verehrer

Meaning

a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry

Example

She had many suitors vying for her attention.

Sie hatte viele Verehrer, die um ihre Aufmerksamkeit konkurrierten.

C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

stolz gehen

Meaning

to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off

Example

He strutted across the stage after winning the award.

Er lief stolz über die Bühne, nachdem er den Preis gewonnen hatte.

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.

C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

synonym

Meaning

having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something

Example

For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.

Für viele Leute ist ihr Name Synonym für Großzügigkeit.

A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

Meaning

a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition

Example

She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.

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.

C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

souveränität

Meaning

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.

Example

Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.

Souveränität ist entscheidend für die Identität einer Nation.

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

strukturell

Meaning

Relating to or forming part of a structure.

Example

The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.

Die strukturelle Integrität der Brücke wurde nach dem Sturm getestet.

B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

portion

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

Er aß eine große Portion Reis und Curry.

C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

gewissenhaft

Meaning

Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.

Example

He is known for being scrupulous in his work.

Er ist dafür bekannt, in seiner Arbeit gewissenhaft zu sein.

C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

Entweihung

Meaning

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Example

Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.

Diebstahl aus dem Tempel wurde als Akt der Entweihung betrachtet.

C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

Spaced Repetition

Meaning

A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.

Example

Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.

Spaced Repetition hilft, langfristige Gedächtnisretention zu verbessern.

B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

sekundär

Meaning

Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.

Example

Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.

Sicherheit ist unsere Hauptsorge, während Geschwindigkeit nur sekundär ist.

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.

B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

Bauchschmerzen

Meaning

Pain in the stomach or abdominal area

Example

I have a stomach ache after eating too much.

Ich habe nach zu viel Essen Bauchschmerzen.

B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

Schock

Meaning

a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

Example

The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.

Die Nachricht von seiner plötzlichen Abreise war ein Schock für alle.

A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

Stein

Meaning

a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth

Example

He threw a stone into the lake.

Er warf einen Stein in den See.

C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

souverän, höchst

Meaning

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.

Example

The sovereign government has control over its currency.

Die souveräne Regierung hat die Kontrolle über ihre Währung.

A1 verb /send/

send

senden

Meaning

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

Example

I will send you an email with the details.

Ich werde dir eine E-Mail mit den Details senden.

C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

Sphärometer

Meaning

An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.

Example

The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.

Der Wissenschaftler verwendete ein Sphärometer, um die Krümmung der Linse zu messen.

B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

zufriedenstellend

Meaning

acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate

Example

The test results were satisfactory.

Die Testergebnisse waren zufriedenstellend.

C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

moralisch; lehrend

Meaning

Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.

Example

His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.

Seine moralisierenden Bemerkungen verärgerten das Publikum.

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

Selbstbewusstsein

Meaning

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Example

Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.

Selbstbewusstsein hilft dabei, die eigenen Emotionen und Handlungen zu verstehen.

C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

Simulakrum

Meaning

an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness

Example

The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.

Die Statue war nur ein Simulakrum des alten Gottes.

C1 noun /slæb/

slab

platte

Meaning

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material

Example

The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.

Die Arbeiter legten eine Betonplatte für das Fundament.

A2 noun /stɛp/

step

Schritt

Meaning

a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position

Example

She took a step towards the door.

Sie machte einen Schritt auf die Tür zu.

B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

erfolgreich

Meaning

in a way that achieves a desired result

Example

She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.

Sie bestand die Prüfung erfolgreich nach wochenlangem Studium.

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 /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.

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

schlangenförmig

Meaning

Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.

Example

The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.

Die Straße nahm einen schlangenförmigen Weg durch die Berge.

C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

Spaltung

Meaning

the act of cutting or dividing something

Example

The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.

Die politische Partei erlebte eine Spaltung aufgrund ideologischer Streitigkeiten.

C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

Abkömmling

Meaning

a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family

Example

He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.

Er ist der Abkömmling einer wohlhabenden Industriellenfamilie.

B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

angeblich

Meaning

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

Example

He is supposedly the best player on the team.

Er ist angeblich der beste Spieler im Team.

C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

Abfindung

Meaning

the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination

Example

The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.

Das Unternehmen bot ihm nach dem Ende seiner Anstellung eine Abfindung an.

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.

C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

Die seitliche und nach unten gerichtete Bewegung einer Schicht der Erdkruste in den Mantel unter einer anderen Schicht.

Meaning

The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.

Example

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.

Der pazifische Feuerring ist ein Gebiet intensiver Subduktion.

A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

Magen

Meaning

the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen

Example

My stomach hurts after eating too much.

Mein Magen tut weh, nachdem ich zu viel gegessen habe.

C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

Schmeichler

Meaning

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

Example

The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.

Der Manager war von Schmeichlern umgeben, die allem zustimmten, was er sagte.

C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

Seminar

Meaning

A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.

Example

He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.

Er entschied sich, sich in einem Seminar einzuschreiben, um Theologie zu studieren.

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.

B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

Aufbau

Meaning

The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme

Example

The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.

Das Unternehmen stellte ein neues Set-up für die Büroanordnung vor.

B2 noun steɪks

stakes

einsatz

Meaning

A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.

Example

The stakes were high for the success of the project.

Der Einsatz war hoch für den Erfolg des Projekts.