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/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

Nähen

Meaning

The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread

Example

She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.

Sie näht am Wochenende gerne ihre eigenen Kleidungsstücke.

C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

mit kleinen Punkten bedecken

Meaning

to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting

Example

The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.

Der Künstler bedeckte die Leinwand mit kleinen Punkten, um einen strukturierten Effekt zu erzeugen.

A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

Regal

Meaning

a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet

Example

I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.

Ich stellte die Bücher auf das Regal neben dem Fenster.

C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

pomelo

Meaning

a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo

Example

The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.

Der Schadok ist die größte Zitrusfrucht der Welt.

C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning

a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences

Example

The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.

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.

C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sakrilegisch

Meaning

Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.

Example

The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.

Das Gemälde wurde als sakrilegisch kritisiert.

C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

voller Samen; schäbig und heruntergekommen; schlecht

Meaning

squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds

Example

They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.

Sie vermeideten es, durch den schäbigen Teil der Stadt bei Nacht zu gehen.

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 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

rutschig

Meaning

smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping

Example

The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.

Der nasse Boden war nach der Reinigung sehr rutschig.

A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

sitzen

Meaning

to rest in a seated position; to be located

Example

Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.

Bitte setz dich hin und mach es dir bequem.

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.

A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

Fähigkeiten

Meaning

The ability to do something well; expertise.

Example

Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.

Neue Fähigkeiten zu erlernen kann persönliches und berufliches Wachstum fördern.

C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

beeinflussbar

Meaning

easily influenced by the suggestions of others

Example

Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.

Kinder sind sehr beeinflussbar und glauben möglicherweise, was ihnen gesagt wird.

B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

stabil

Meaning

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

Example

He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.

Er hielt seine Hand stabil, während er das Bild malte.

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

Schlacke

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

Die Fabrik hat die Schlacke nahe dem Fluss entsorgt.

A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

Verkauf

Meaning

the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something

Example

The store is having a sale on winter clothing.

Der Laden hat einen Verkauf von Winterkleidung.

C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

mit zischendem Geräusch

Meaning

Making or characterized by a hissing sound.

Example

The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.

Das Wort 'snake' beginnt mit einem sibilanten Laut.

C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

Geselligkeit

Meaning

The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.

Example

Her sociability made her popular in the office.

Ihre Geselligkeit machte sie im Büro beliebt.

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

sozial

Meaning

in a way that relates to society or social interaction

Example

He is very active socially and attends many events.

Er ist sehr sozial aktiv und nimmt an vielen Veranstaltungen teil.

C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

beschlagnahmen

Meaning

To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.

Example

The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.

Das Gericht entschied, das Eigentum des Unternehmens zu beschlagnahmen.

C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

affenähnlich

Meaning

Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.

Example

The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.

Der Wissenschaftler studierte das affenähnliche Verhalten der Schimpansen.

C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

Grabkammer

Meaning

A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.

Example

The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.

Der alte König wurde in einer großen Grabkammer beigesetzt.

C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

untermauern

Meaning

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

Example

The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.

Der Anwalt arbeitete daran, die Ansprüche mit soliden Beweisen zu untermauern.

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.

C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

Unterdrückung

Meaning

the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions

Example

The suppression of free speech led to protests.

Die Unterdrückung der freien Meinungsäußerung führte zu Protesten.

C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

herausragend; überlegen; außergewöhnlich

Meaning

exceeding; going beyond; outstanding

Example

Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.

Ihre herausragende Schönheit ließ alle anhalten und starren.

B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

überspringen

Meaning

to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly

Example

He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.

Er entschied sich, das Frühstück zu überspringen und direkt zur Arbeit zu gehen.

C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

Stoizismus

Meaning

The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

Example

His stoicism during hardship was admirable.

Sein Stoizismus in Zeiten der Not war bewundernswert.

C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

arrogant

Meaning

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

Example

She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.

Sie schien arrogant, weil sie es vermied, mit den Kellnern zu sprechen.

C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

Spitzname

Meaning

a person's nickname or descriptive name

Example

The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.

Der berühmte Führer war unter dem Spitznamen 'Die eiserne Dame' bekannt.

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 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.

B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

eine Person, die als heilig oder tugendhaft anerkannt wird; eine sehr freundliche oder geduldige Person

Meaning

person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person

Example

Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.

Mutter Teresa wurde von der katholischen Kirche heiliggesprochen.

C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

Schwammgurke

Meaning

a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young

Example

The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.

Die Schwammgurke kann gegessen werden, wenn sie jung ist oder getrocknet werden, um natürliche Schwämme herzustellen.

C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

Lösungsmittel, zahlungsfähig

Meaning

a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts

Example

Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.

Aceton ist ein häufiges Lösungsmittel, das in Laboren verwendet wird.

A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

entschuldigung

Meaning

feeling regret or sympathy

Example

She felt sorry for what had happened.

Sie fühlte sich schlecht wegen dem, was passiert war.

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.

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.

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

Kugel

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

Die Erde ist fast eine perfekte Kugel.

B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

sexuell

Meaning

relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals

Example

The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.

Die sexuelle Gesundheit von Individuen ist ein wichtiges Thema in der modernen Medizin.

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.

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

Sonnenaufgang

Meaning

the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon

Example

We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.

Wir haben den schönen Sonnenaufgang vom Gipfel des Berges aus gesehen.

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

C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

Trost

Meaning

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

Example

She found solace in music after her loss.

Sie fand Trost in der Musik nach ihrem Verlust.

C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

Stigma

Meaning

a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality

Example

There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.

Es gibt immer noch ein Stigma im Zusammenhang mit psychischen Gesundheitsproblemen in vielen Gesellschaften.

B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

Strategien

Meaning

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.

Example

Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.

Effektive Strategien können die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels mildern.

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.

A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

System

Meaning

a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method

Example

The education system needs major reforms.

Das Bildungssystem benötigt große Reformen.

C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

Empfindungsvermögen

Meaning

The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.

Example

Many argue that animals possess sentience.

Viele argumentieren, dass Tiere Empfindungsvermögen besitzen.

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 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

süßer Limette

Meaning

a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime

Example

The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.

Der süße Limettensaft war erfrischend an einem heißen Tag.

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

nachhaltig

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

Nachhaltige Praktiken verringern die Umweltbelastung.

B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

Zusammenfassung

Meaning

A brief statement of the main points of something.

Example

She wrote a summary of the book for her class.

Sie schrieb eine Zusammenfassung des Buches für ihre Klasse.

C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

Syndikat

Meaning

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.

Example

A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.

Ein Syndikat von Investoren kaufte das strauchelnde Unternehmen.

C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

lautes Schnarchen

Meaning

Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.

Example

The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.

Die stertoröse Atmung des Patienten alarmierte die Krankenschwestern.

A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

beginnen

Meaning

to begin something; to commence; to initiate

Example

Let's start the meeting now.

lass uns das meeting jetzt beginnen.

C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

anführen

Meaning

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement

Example

She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.

Sie führte die Kampagne für Umweltbewusstsein an.

C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

ruhig und friedlich

Meaning

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

Example

The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Der See hatte eine serene und friedliche Atmosphäre.

C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

zweitrangig

Meaning

Of mediocre or inferior quality.

Example

The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.

Der Film war unterhaltsam, aber im Vergleich zum Original eindeutig zweitklassig.

A2 adverb /ˈseɪf.li/

Safely

sicher

Meaning

in a safe manner; without danger or risk

Example

Drive safely on the icy road.

Fahren Sie sicher auf der vereisten Straße.

B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

Ärmel

Meaning

the part of a garment that covers the arm

Example

She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.

Sie krempelte ihre Ärmel hoch, bevor sie mit dem Kochen begann.

C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

kleines Boot

Meaning

a small, light boat usually for one person

Example

The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.

Der Fischer paddelte mit seinem kleinen Boot über den See.

B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

steil, übermäßig

Meaning

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

Example

The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.

Die Wanderer kletterten einen steilen Bergweg hinauf.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

geizig

Meaning

unwilling to spend or give; miserly

Example

He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.

Er ist zu geizig, um ein Geschenk für seinen Freund zu kaufen.

C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

Bodenmanagement

Meaning

The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.

Example

Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.

Richtiges Bodenmanagement verbessert die landwirtschaftliche Produktivität auf lange Sicht.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

nüchtern; ernst und nachdenklich; maßvoll

Meaning

not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate

Example

He remained sober throughout the celebration.

Er blieb während der gesamten Feier nüchtern.

C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

Sezession

Meaning

The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.

Example

The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.

Die Sezession der Südstaaten führte zum Bürgerkrieg.

A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

Traurigkeit, Kummer, Schmerz

Meaning

feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief

Example

Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.

Ihre Traurigkeit war nach den schlechten Nachrichten offensichtlich.

B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

Sonnensystem

Meaning

the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it

Example

Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.

Unser Sonnensystem hat acht Planeten, die um die Sonne kreisen.

B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

sichern

Meaning

to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place

Example

Please secure the door before you leave.

Bitte sichern Sie die Tür, bevor Sie gehen.

B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

Versand

Meaning

the process of transporting goods

Example

The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.

Der Versand der Produkte wurde aufgrund der Wetterbedingungen verzögert.

B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

listig / schlau

Meaning

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

Example

She gave him a sly smile.

Sie schenkte ihm ein listiges Lächeln.

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 /sɪˈlekt/

select

auswählen

Meaning

to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out

Example

Please select your favorite color.

Bitte wählen Sie Ihre Lieblingsfarbe aus.

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.

B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

Schulter

Meaning

the part of the body between the neck and the arm

Example

He carried the bag over his shoulder.

Er trug die Tasche über seiner Schulter.

B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

überleben

Meaning

To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.

Example

He managed to survive the storm.

Er hat den Sturm überlebt.

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 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.

C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

löslich

Meaning

able to be dissolved, especially in water

Example

Sugar is soluble in water.

Zucker ist in Wasser löslich.

A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

Wissenschaft

Meaning

The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Example

Science continues to explore the unknown.

Wissenschaft setzt die Erforschung des Unbekannten fort.

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.

B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

Ernsthaftigkeit; Bedeutung

Meaning

the quality of being serious; gravity; importance

Example

The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.

Die Ernsthaftigkeit der Situation wurde klar, als der Arzt sprach.

C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

mysteriös

Meaning

Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret

Example

Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.

Ihr sphinxartiges Lächeln machte es schwer zu erraten, was sie dachte.

B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

Umfang

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

Das Projekt geht über den Umfang unserer Ressourcen hinaus.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

erbärmlich

Meaning

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

Example

The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.

Die Zeitung deckte die erbärmliche Vergangenheit des Politikers auf.

C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

heuchlerisch fromm

Meaning

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.

Example

He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.

Er hielt eine heuchlerische Rede über Ehrlichkeit, während er selbst korrupt war.

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.

C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

Spekulant

Meaning

A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.

Example

The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.

Der Immobilien-Spekulant kaufte Land in der Hoffnung, dass sein Wert steigen würde.

C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

Natrium

Meaning

a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.

Example

Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.

Natrium ist ein essentielles Element, um das Flüssigkeitsgleichgewicht im Körper aufrechtzuerhalten.

C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

erfahren / gewürzt

Meaning

Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.

Example

She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.

Sie ist eine erfahrene Lehrerin mit mehr als 20 Jahren Erfahrung.

C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

überwachen

Meaning

to oversee and direct the work or operation of something

Example

She was hired to superintend the construction project.

Sie wurde eingestellt, um das Bauprojekt zu überwachen.

C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

trocken

Meaning

Dry or withered, especially vegetation.

Example

The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.

Die trockenen Blätter zerbröselten unter seinen Füßen.

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 /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.

C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

Fischschwarm

Meaning

a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water

Example

We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.

Wir sahen einen Fischschwarm nahe der Küste.

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.

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.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

außergewöhnlich

Meaning

Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.

Example

She gave a stellar performance in the play.

Sie gab eine außergewöhnliche Leistung im Stück.

B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

mit Segeln fahren

Meaning

to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power

Example

They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.

Sie segelten im letzten Sommer über den Atlantischen Ozean.

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

Belagerung

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

Das Schloss fiel nach einer langen Belagerung.

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.

C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

sedieren

Meaning

calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep

Example

The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.

Die Krankenschwester sedierte den Patienten vor der Operation.

C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

Glück

Meaning

a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man

Example

In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.

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

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 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

klein in Größe oder Menge; unzureichend; kaum ausreichend

Meaning

small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate

Example

The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.

Das Flüchtlingslager hatte spärliche Lebensmittelvorräte.

A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

sozial

Meaning

relating to society or its organization

Example

She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.

Sie hat eine sehr soziale Persönlichkeit und trifft gerne neue Leute.

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.

A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

Landschaft

Meaning

the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage

Example

The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.

Die Berglandschaft war atemberaubend schön.

C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

Besorgnis, Fürsorge

Meaning

Care or concern for someone or something.

Example

His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.

Seine Mutter zeigte große Fürsorge für seine Sicherheit.

B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

Funken

Meaning

a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates

Example

A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.

Ein Funken vom Lagerfeuer entzündete die trockenen Blätter.

A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

Quadrat

Meaning

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles

Example

The table has a square shape.

Der Tisch hat eine quadratische Form.

B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

schlampig; unordentlich; ohne Sorgfalt oder Aufmerksamkeit

Meaning

careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail

Example

His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.

Seine schlampige Handschrift war schwer zu lesen.

B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

sprühen

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

Sie sprühte Parfüm auf ihr Handgelenk, bevor sie ging.

B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

stabil

Meaning

Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

Example

Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.

Die starke Kernkraft hält den Kern stabil.