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/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 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

spezifikation

Meaning

a detailed description or assessment of something

Example

The product specification includes all the necessary details.

Die Produktspezifikation enthält alle notwendigen Details.

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

übereinander legen

Meaning

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

Example

The editor superimposed text over the image.

Der Editor superimposierte den Text über das Bild.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

dunkel

Meaning

extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding

Example

They walked through the stygian cave with torches.

Sie gingen mit Fackeln durch die dunkle Höhle.

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

soziale Gerechtigkeit

Meaning

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Example

Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.

Soziale Gerechtigkeit gewährleistet Chancengleichheit.

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.

A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

sicherlich

Meaning

without doubt; certainly

Example

You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.

Du wirst die Prüfung sicherlich bestehen, wenn du hart lernst.

C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

Unterwerfung oder Dominierung

Meaning

The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.

Example

The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.

Die Unterwerfung schwächerer Nationen durch koloniale Mächte prägte die Geschichte.

C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

symbiotisch

Meaning

Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.

Example

The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.

Die Beziehung zwischen der Biene und der Blume ist symbiotisch.

C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

Schwäche im Alter

Meaning

Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.

Example

The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.

Der alte Mann wurde senil und vergaß vertraute Gesichter.

C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

schneller als die Schallgeschwindigkeit; im Zusammenhang mit Geschwindigkeiten, die größer als die Schallgeschwindigkeit sind

Meaning

faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound

Example

The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.

Das Überschallflugzeug durchbrach die Schallmauer.

A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

Seife

Meaning

a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing

Example

Please wash your hands with soap and water.

Bitte waschen Sie Ihre Hände mit Seife und Wasser.

C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

Sklaverei

Meaning

the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful

Example

Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.

Viele Menschen kämpften darum, der durch das koloniale System auferlegten Sklaverei zu entkommen.

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.

B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

geeignet

Meaning

appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation

Example

This dress is suitable for the wedding.

Dieses Kleid ist für die Hochzeit geeignet.

A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

bald

Meaning

in a short time; before long; quickly

Example

The train will arrive soon.

Der Zug wird bald ankommen.

C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

Sichel

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

Example

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

Der Bauer schärfte seine Sichel, bevor er den Weizen erntete.

A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

singen

Meaning

to make musical sounds with the voice

Example

She sings beautifully in the choir.

sie singt wunderschön im Chor

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.

A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

Student

Meaning

A person who is studying at a school or university.

Example

Students participated actively in the protests.

Die Studenten nahmen aktiv an den Protesten teil.

A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

langsam

Meaning

in a slow manner

Example

She walked slowly to the door.

Sie ging langsam zur Tür.

C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

sozioökonomischer Fortschritt

Meaning

Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.

Example

Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.

Sozioökonomischer Fortschritt hebt marginalisierte Gemeinschaften an.

B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

stempeln / mit dem Fuß stampfen

Meaning

To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.

Example

She stamped her foot in frustration.

Sie stampfte mit ihrem Fuß aus Frustration.

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 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

saisonale Gemüse

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

Saisonale Gemüse wachsen im Winter reichlich.

C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

sehne

Meaning

A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.

Example

The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.

Die Sehnen in seinen Armen traten hervor, als er die schwere Kiste hob.

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.

C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

Milz; Zorn

Meaning

an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite

Example

He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.

Er ließ seinen Zorn an seinen Kollegen nach dem Meeting aus.

C1 /skwɒt/

squat

hocken

Meaning

to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground

Example

He squatted down to tie his shoes.

Er hockte sich hin, um seine Schuhe zu binden.

C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

Symmetrie

Meaning

the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other

Example

The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.

Die Symmetrie des Gebäudes beeindruckte die Besucher.

C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

synergisch

Meaning

Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.

Example

The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.

Die beiden Abteilungen haben eine synergische Beziehung, die die Produktivität steigert.

B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

Sonnenfinsternis

Meaning

an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth

Example

The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.

Die Sonnenfinsternis wird nächsten Monat von unserer Stadt aus sichtbar sein.

A1 noun /saɪd/

side

Seite

Meaning

a position to the left or right of something

Example

The store is on the side of the road.

Der Laden ist an der Seite der Straße.

B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

ein Fahrzeug, das regelmäßig zwischen zwei Orten fährt

Meaning

a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.

Example

The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.

Der Flughafen-Shuttle fährt alle 30 Minuten.

B2 noun /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.

A1 verb /seɪv/

save

retten, sparen

Meaning

to rescue from danger; to keep for future use

Example

It's important to save money for emergencies.

Es ist wichtig, Geld für Notfälle zu sparen.

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.

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 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 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.

C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

schamlos

Meaning

having no shame; bold and rude; impudent

Example

The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.

Der schamlose Politiker weigerte sich, sich fur seine Fehler zu entschuldigen.

C1 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

sensorisch

Meaning

Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).

Example

Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.

Sensorisches Feedback verbessert das VR-Erlebnis.

C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

verleumderisch

Meaning

Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.

Example

The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.

Der Politiker sah sich Kritik wegen seiner verleumderischen Bemerkungen über seinen Gegner ausgesetzt.

A2 noun /saɪz/

size

Größe

Meaning

the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something

Example

This shirt is too small in size for me.

Dieses Hemd ist zu klein in der Größe für mich.

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 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

drücken

Meaning

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

Example

She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.

Sie drückte die Zahnpastatube, um das letzte Stück herauszubekommen.

C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

vorübergehender Aufenthalt

Meaning

A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily

Example

She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.

Sie genoss einen kurzen Aufenthalt in Paris im Sommer.

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 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

Schal

Meaning

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

Example

She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.

Sie wickelte sich einen warmen Schal um ihren Hals bei kaltem Wetter.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

kämpferisch / chaotisch

Meaning

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Example

Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.

Trotz seiner kleinen Größe war er ein kämpferischer Kämpfer.

C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

sektor-spezifisch

Meaning

Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.

Example

Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.

Sektorspezifische Politiken ziehen gezielte Investitionen an.

B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

schrumpfen

Meaning

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

Example

The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.

Der Pullover schrumpfte nach dem Waschen in heißem Wasser.

B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

sexuell

Meaning

in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings

Example

The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.

Der Film wurde für ein junges Publikum als zu sexuell explizit angesehen.

B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

verschütten

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident

Example

Be careful not to spill your coffee.

Sei vorsichtig, dass du deinen Kaffee nicht verschüttest.

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.

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.

A2 adjective /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

Silent

stumm; ruhig; still

Meaning

making no sound; quiet; not speaking

Example

The library was completely silent during study hours.

Die Bibliothek war während der Studienzeit völlig still.

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.

A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

besonders

Meaning

different from what is usual; better or greater than normal

Example

This gift is very special to me.

Dieses Geschenk ist sehr besonders für mich.

B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

Untersuchung oder Vorführung

Meaning

the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program

Example

The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.

Das Krankenhaus bot allen Mitarbeitern eine kostenlose Gesundheitsuntersuchung an.

C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

übertreffen

Meaning

to exceed or go beyond

Example

Her performance surpassed all expectations.

Ihre Leistung übertraf alle Erwartungen.

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 /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

Statistiker

Meaning

A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.

Example

The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.

Der Statistiker präsentierte die Umfrageergebnisse mit großer Klarheit.

B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

Ähnlichkeit; Vergleichbarkeit

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

Es gibt eine auffällige Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Gemälden.

B2 noun /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.

C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

Mengen

Meaning

A large number or quantity of something (informal).

Example

She has scads of friends in the city.

Sie hat viele Freunde in der Stadt.

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.

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.

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.

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 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

rufen, beschwören

Meaning

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

Example

The king summoned his advisors to the court.

Der König rief seine Berater zum Hof.

C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

blind; ohne Sicht

Meaning

unable to see; blind; lacking vision

Example

The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.

Der blinde Mann navigierte die Straße mit seinem Führhund.

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.

C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

Selbstbeherrschung

Meaning

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.

Example

Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.

Selbstbeherrschung hilft, impulsive Entscheidungen zu vermeiden.

C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

siebenjährig

Meaning

Occurring every seven years.

Example

The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.

Das Festival ist eine siebenjährige Tradition im Dorf.

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.

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.

C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

Lebensunterhalt

Meaning

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.

Example

Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.

Viele Bauern sind auf Subsistenzlandwirtschaft angewiesen.

C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

Senilität

Meaning

The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.

Example

His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.

Seine Vergesslichkeit wurde der Senilität zugeschrieben.

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.

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?

A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

Schiff

Meaning

a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas

Example

The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.

Das Frachtschiff verließ den Hafen bei Morgengrauen.

C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

Statik

Meaning

The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.

Example

She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.

Sie studiert Statik im Rahmen ihres Ingenieurstudiums.

C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

Salzgehaltsteigerung

Meaning

The process of increasing salt content in soil.

Example

Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.

Übermäßige Bewässerung kann zur Salzgehaltsteigerung auf landwirtschaftlichen Flächen führen.

B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

skeptisch; misstrauisch; der Wahrheit von etwas zweifelnd

Meaning

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

Example

Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.

Viele Wissenschaftler bleiben skeptisch gegenüber der neuen Theorie.

B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

Spektrum

Meaning

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

Example

The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.

Das Festival zog Menschen aus dem gesamten politischen Spektrum an.

C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

unterdrücken

Meaning

To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.

Example

The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.

Die Armee konnte die Rebellion schnell unterdrücken.

B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

sieb

Meaning

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

Sie benutzte ein Sieb, um das Mehl von Klumpen zu trennen.

C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

Durst löschen

Meaning

To satisfy thirst or desire.

Example

She drank cold water to slake her thirst.

Sie trank kaltes Wasser, um ihren Durst zu stillen.

C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

abgenutzt / alt

Meaning

worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original

Example

The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.

Die shopworn Schuhe wurden mit Rabatt verkauft.

B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

Position / Ansehen

Meaning

status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet

Example

He has high standing in the community for his charity work.

Er hat in der Gemeinschaft einen hohen Ruf wegen seiner Wohltätigkeitsarbeit.

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.

C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

Skorpionfisch

Meaning

a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae

Example

The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.

Der Skorpionfisch hat gefährliche Stacheln, die Gift injizieren können.

C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

verzaubert; gebannt

Meaning

completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted

Example

The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.

Die Kinder saßen verzaubert, während der Zauberer seine Tricks vorführte.

C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

Glitzersteine

Meaning

A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.

Example

Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.

Ihr Kleid war mit silbernen Glitzersteinen bedeckt, die im Licht funkelten.

C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

Betrug

Meaning

underhanded or dishonest behavior

Example

The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.

Der Politiker wurde der finanziellen Betrügerei beschuldigt.

C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

verstauchung

Meaning

an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn

Example

She sprained her ankle while running in the park.

Sie verdrehte ihren Knöchel, während sie im Park lief.

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.

C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

Sextett

Meaning

a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers

Example

The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.

Das Jazz-Sextett füllte den kleinen Club mit einem warmen, vielschichtigen Klang.

A1 verb /seɪ/

say

sagen

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words

Example

She said hello to me.

Sie sagte Hallo zu mir.

A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

sonnig; optimistisch

Meaning

bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic

Example

It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.

Es ist ein wunderschöner sonniger Tag, perfekt für ein Picknick.

A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

Sicherheit

Meaning

condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury

Example

The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.

Das Unternehmen stellt die Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz über alles andere.

C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

Schaum

Meaning

Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.

Die Wellen krachten gegen die Felsen und hinterließen Schaum in der Luft.

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.

C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

Separatist

Meaning

A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.

Example

The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.

Die separatistische Gruppe forderte die Unabhängigkeit von der Zentralregierung.

B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

erwürgen

Meaning

to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow

Example

The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.

Der Bösewicht versuchte, seinen Gegner in der dunklen Gasse zu erwürgen.

A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

sie

Meaning

a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

She is going to the market to buy vegetables.

Sie geht zum Markt, um Gemüse zu kaufen.

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 /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

Glück

Meaning

A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.

Example

The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.

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

C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

schmollen

Meaning

to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed

Example

She sulked in her room after the argument.

Sie schmollte nach dem Streit in ihrem Zimmer.

C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

abschneiden, Beziehungen beenden

Meaning

to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship

Example

He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.

Er musste nach dem Streit die Verbindung zur Firma trennen.

B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

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.