B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

substanziell; erheblich; bedeutend

Meaning

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant

Example

There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.

Es gab einen erheblichen Anstieg der Verkäufe in diesem Quartal.

B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

spekulieren / investieren

Meaning

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

Example

Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.

Experten spekulieren, dass das Unternehmen auf neue Märkte expandieren könnte.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

scharlachrot

Meaning

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

Example

The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.

Die scharlachroten Rosen im Garten sahen im Morgenlicht prächtig aus.

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 /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

solidarität

Meaning

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

Example

The workers showed solidarity during the strike.

die arbeiter zeigten solidarität während des streiks.

B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

Sitz auf dem Rücken eines Pferdes; jemandem Verantwortung auferlegen

Meaning

A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.

Example

He saddled the horse before going for a ride.

Er sattelte das Pferd, bevor er losritt.

B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

Glück

Meaning

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

Example

The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.

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

B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

zerbrechen

Meaning

to break something into pieces violently

Example

She smashed the glass in frustration.

Sie zerschlug das Glas aus Frustration.

B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

spektakulär

Meaning

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

Example

The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.

Der Start des Raumfahrzeugs war ein spektakuläres Ereignis.

B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

Sektor

Meaning

a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry

Example

The technology sector is growing rapidly.

Der Technologiesektor wächst schnell.

B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

aufrichtigkeit

Meaning

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

Example

His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.

Seine Aufrichtigkeit beim Entschuldigen war für alle offensichtlich.

B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

steuern

Meaning

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

Example

He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.

Er steuerte das Auto vorsichtig durch die enge Straße.

B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

grüßen

Meaning

to greet with respect; to honor

Example

The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.

Die Soldaten grüßten ihren Kommandeur.

B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

Slang; umgangssprachliche Sprache

Meaning

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

Example

The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.

Die Teenager benutzten Slang, den ihre Eltern nicht verstehen konnten.

B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

beruhigen

Meaning

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress

Example

The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.

Die Mutter beruhigte ihr weinendes Baby mit einem sanften Wiegenlied.

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

Geschwister

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

Geschwister werden normalerweise auf der gleichen Ebene in einem Familienstammbaum platziert.

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 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 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 /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/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

Sumpf

Meaning

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

Example

The village was built near a swamp.

Das Dorf wurde in der Nähe eines Sumpfes gebaut.

B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

versiegeln, schließen

Meaning

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

Example

Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.

Das Versiegeln von Rissen in den Wänden kann verhindern, dass Schädlinge eindringen.

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 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

Spektakel

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

Die Feuerwerke schufen ein atemberaubendes Spektakel am Nachthimmel.

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.

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

Wolkenkratzer

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

Der neue Wolkenkratzer dominiert die Skyline der Stadt.

B2 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 /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

sprecherin frau

Meaning

a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization

Example

The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.

Die sprecherin des unternehmens kündigte das neue produkt an.

B2 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 /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.

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 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 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 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

schreien

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

Sie schrie, als sie die Spinne sah.

B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

skeptisch

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

Sie war skeptisch gegenüber dem neuen Plan.

B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

kleiner Aufwand

Meaning

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

Example

Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.

Kleine Anstrengungen können große Veränderungen im Schmetterlingsschutz bewirken.

B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

Rechtsanwalt

Meaning

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

Example

She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.

Sie konsultierte einen Rechtsanwalt, bevor sie den Vertrag unterzeichnete.

B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

Dreh

Meaning

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

Example

The shooting of the movie took several months.

Der Dreh des Films dauerte mehrere Monate.

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 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 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 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

schnell; rasch; flink;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

Der schnelle Lieferservice kam innerhalb einer Stunde an.

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 /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

Gipfel

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

Der Gipfel behandelte dringende globale Themen.

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.

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.

B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

schwerwiegend

Meaning

Very great; intense or extreme in degree.

Example

Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.

Ohne Maßnahmen werden die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels schwerwiegender.

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

anhalten, Stand

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

Das Auto hielt auf dem Weg zum Büro an.

B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

Spannung; Druck; Erschöpfung;

Meaning

pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources

Example

Working long hours put a strain on his health.

Lange Arbeitszeiten belasteten seine Gesundheit.

B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

sternenübersät; leuchtend;

Meaning

full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars

Example

We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.

Wir genossen den sternenübersäten Nachthimmel, während wir in den Bergen zelteten.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

Symphonie

Meaning

an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements

Example

The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.

Das Orchester führte Beethovens Fünfte Symphonie auf.

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 /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

schnell klettern oder mischen

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

Die Kinder kletterten schnell den Hügel hinauf, um den Drachen zu fangen.

B2 noun 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 /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

strömen

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

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

B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

Stimulation

Meaning

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Example

Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.

Stimulation verringert Stress und hilft bei der Entspannung.

B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

Stängel / stoppen

Meaning

Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.

Example

The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.

Der Gärtner schnitt den Stängel der Rose ab; Neue Politiken zielen darauf ab, den Fluss der Verschmutzung zu stoppen.

B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

Superfoods

Meaning

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

Example

Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.

Blaubeeren und Spinat sind Superfoods, die reich an Vitaminen sind.

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

mit den Schultern zucken

Meaning

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

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

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

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

Student im zweiten Jahr

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

B2 verb /snæp/

snap

brechen

Meaning

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

Example

The rope snapped under the weight.

Das Seil brach unter dem Gewicht.

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

saisonal

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

Viele Unternehmen stellen saisonale Arbeiter während der Ferien ein.

B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

erschrecken

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

Das laute Geräusch erschreckte die Kinder.

B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

Wirbelsäule; zentraler Stützpunkt einer Struktur

Meaning

the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure

Example

She injured her spine in the accident.

Sie hat sich bei dem Unfall die Wirbelsäule verletzt.

B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

Verdacht

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

Die Polizei nahm ihn unter dem Verdacht des Diebstahls fest.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

mit Seife bedeckt; schäumend

Meaning

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

Example

The dishes were still soapy after washing.

Die Teller waren nach dem Spülen immer noch seifig.

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 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 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 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

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 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 /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

umliegend

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

Die umliegenden Hügel waren von Nebel bedeckt.

B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

Schaufel

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

Der Gärtner benutzte eine Schaufel, um Löcher zum Pflanzen von Blumen zu graben.

B2 noun /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 /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 /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

sich spezialisieren

Meaning

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

Example

He decided to specialize in cardiology.

Er entschied sich, sich auf Kardiologie zu spezialisieren.

B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

strategisch

Meaning

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

Example

Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.

Strategische Politiken fördern die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.

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 /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

Schutzmaßnahme

Meaning

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

Example

New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.

Es wurden neue Schutzmaßnahmen implementiert, um Datenverletzungen zu verhindern.

B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

Soziologie

Meaning

the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions

Example

She is studying sociology at university.

Sie studiert Soziologie an der Universität.

B2 noun /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 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

Nachfolger

Meaning

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

Example

The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.

Der CEO kündigte seinen Ruhestand an und nannte seinen Nachfolger für das Unternehmen.

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

sarkasmus

Meaning

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Example

His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.

Sein Sarkasmus ließ die Leute oft lachen, aber manchmal beleidigte er sie.

B2 noun /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 /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

vorstädtisch

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

Example

They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.

Sie haben ein Haus in einem ruhigen vorstädtischen Gebiet gekauft.

B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

wild; grausam; unzivilisiert

Meaning

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

Example

The savage attack shocked everyone.

Der wilde Angriff schockierte alle.

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 /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

Überlegenheit

Meaning

the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality

Example

His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.

Seine Überlegenheit in Mathematik war anhand seiner Testergebnisse offensichtlich.

B2 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 /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.

B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

Sesamsamen

Meaning

small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking

Example

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.

Streuen Sie Sesamsamen auf das Brot, bevor Sie es backen.

B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

Schneefall

Meaning

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

Example

The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.

Der starke Schneefall blockierte gestern alle Straßen.

B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

Vitrine, etwas auf attraktive oder vorteilhafte Weise präsentieren

Meaning

A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.

Example

The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.

Die Ausstellung zeigte die besten Werke des Künstlers.

B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

Fleck; Makel

Meaning

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation

Example

There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.

Es gab einen Kaffeefleck auf seinem weißen Hemd.

B2 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 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 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

gestützt

Meaning

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

Der Vorschlag wurde nicht gestützt.

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 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

Umgebung

Meaning

The area around a person, place, or thing.

Example

She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.

Sie hat sich schnell an ihre neue Umgebung angepasst.

B2 verb /suː/

sue

klagen

Meaning

to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law

Example

She decided to sue the company for damages.

Sie entschied sich, das Unternehmen wegen Schäden zu verklagen.

B2 noun, 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 /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 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 /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 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.

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 verb /skoʊld/

scold

schimpfen

Meaning

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

Example

The teacher scolded the students for being late.

Der Lehrer schimpfte mit den Schülern, weil sie zu spät kamen.

B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

dick / kräftig

Meaning

Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer

Example

The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.

Der dicke Mann hob die schwere Kiste mit Leichtigkeit.

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 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

Gelehrter; Akademiker

Meaning

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

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

Der renommierte Gelehrte veröffentlichte mehrere Bücher über alte Geschichte.

B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

ein langer, schmaler Streifen aus Stoff, Papier, Plastik oder anderem Material

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

Sie riss einen Streifen Papier aus dem Notizbuch.

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.

B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

spontan

Meaning

done without planning; natural and unforced

Example

Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.

Ihr spontaner Tanz im Regen war wunderschön.