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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 /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 /spaʊs/

spouse

Ehepartner
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
Jeder Mitarbeiter kann seinen Ehepartner in den Gesundheitsversicherungsplan aufnehmen.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

rein; absolut; durchsichtig; sehr steil
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
Es war reines Glück, dass wir den Ort gefunden haben.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

zusätzlich; ergänzend; extra
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
Die Schüler müssen zusätzliche Bücher für den Kurs kaufen.
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 /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

sergeant
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
Der Sergeant gab den Soldaten vor der Mission Befehle.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

Ausdauer
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Marathonläufer brauchen große Ausdauer, um das Rennen zu beenden.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

streng; hart
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
Der Lehrer gab den Schülern eine strenge Warnung vor Schummeln.
B2 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 verb /saɪ/

sigh

seufzen
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Sie seufzte vor Erleichterung, als sie die guten Nachrichten hörte.
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 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 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 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

unbeweglich
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
Das Auto blieb an der roten Ampel unbeweglich.
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 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

nachfolgend / folgend
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
In den folgenden Jahren expandierte das Unternehmen schnell.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

mangel an frischer Luft; schlecht belüftet; formell und konservativ in der Haltung
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
Der Raum war stickig und brauchte frische Luft.
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

geschickt
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Sie malte das Porträt geschickt in nur zwei Stunden.
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

oberflächlich
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
Sein Verständnis des Themas war ziemlich oberflächlich.
B2 noun /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 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.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

stechen
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
Die Biene stach ihn in den Arm, während er im Garten arbeitete.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

Sprecher
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
Der Sprecher hielt die Pressekonferenz im Namen des Unternehmens.
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

verstärken
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
Kommunikation kann die Bindungen zwischen Menschen stärken.
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 /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.
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

sensitivität
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
Bose bewies die Sensitivität von Pflanzen durch Experimente.
B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

Suite
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
Sie übernachteten in der Präsidentensuite des Hotels.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

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

starter

eine Person oder Sache, die etwas startet; der erste Gang eines Essens
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
Der Starter des Essens war ein frischer Salat.
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

mit den Füßen schleifen / mischen
Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
Er mischte die Karten, bevor er sie austeilte.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

Hunger
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Viele Menschen starben während der Hungersnot an Hungertod.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

Groll
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Sie lehnte das Geschenk aus Groll ab.
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 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 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

zerquetschen
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Sie hat das Insekt versehentlich mit ihrem Schuh zerquetscht.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

seide
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
Das Kleid war aus reiner Seide gemacht.
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 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

schwer
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
Der Patient wurde bei dem Unfall schwer verletzt.
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 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 /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

Intelligenz; Klugheit; ordentliche und moderne Erscheinung
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
Ihre Intelligenz beim Lösen von Problemen beeindruckte alle.
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

Glück
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

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

sexuality

Sexualität
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
Sie sprach offen über ihre Sexualität und Identität.
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 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.
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 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

Baumstumpf, verblüffen
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
Die Frage hat die Studenten völlig ratlos gemacht.
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 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

Hirte
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
Der Hirte führte seine Herde auf die grüne Weide.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

Sozialist
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
Er ist ein bekannter sozialistischer Schriftsteller.
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 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

sanft oder ruhig
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Sie sprach sanft, um das Baby nicht zu wecken.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

schrubben
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Exzessives Schrubben der Augen ist schädlich.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Slogan
Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
Die Kampagne verwendete einen kraftvollen Slogan, um die Menschen zu inspirieren.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

symbolisieren
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
Die Taube symbolisiert Frieden über Kulturen hinweg.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

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

sideline

Nebentätigkeit
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
Die Nebentätigkeiten führten zu einem besseren gegenseitigen Verständnis.
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.
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

Sanitärversorgung
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
Gute Sanitärpraktiken sind der Schlüssel zur Verhinderung von Infestationen.
B2 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 /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 /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 verb /siːz/

seize

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

spin

drehen
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
Die Tänzerin begann sich anmutig auf der Bühne zu drehen.
B2 noun/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 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

dünn; mager; hager
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
Die dünne Katze sah aus, als hätte sie seit Tagen nichts gegessen.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

emporsteigen / schnell steigen
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
Der Adler flog hoch über die Berge.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

stabil
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
Der Tischler baute einen stabilen Holztisch.
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

Andenken
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
Ich habe ein kleines Souvenir im Geschenkeladen gekauft.
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 /slɛdʒ/

sledge

Schlitten
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
Die Kinder fuhren mit einem Schlitten den verschneiten Hügel hinunter.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

Senator
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
Der Senator sprach leidenschaftlich über Umweltpolitik.
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

Spekulation
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
Spekulation auf dem Aktienmarkt kann zu hoher Volatilität führen.
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 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

nahtlos
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
Ein nahtloser Checkout-Prozess verbessert die Benutzerzufriedenheit.
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 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 /slæʃ/

slash

schneiden
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
Das Unternehmen senkte die Preise, um mehr Kunden anzulocken.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

mitfühlend; verständnisvoll; empfindlich;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
Sie war sehr sympathisch, als ich ihr von meinen Problemen erzählte.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

Seminar
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
Der Professor lud alle Studenten ein, am Seminar über den Klimawandel teilzunehmen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

strukturen
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
Die Region hat alte Strukturen.
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 /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

Geschwister
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
Sie hat drei Geschwister, zwei Brüder und eine Schwester.
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

wund
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
Nach dem langen Lauf waren meine Beine wund.
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

verzerrte Sichtweise
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
Der Artikel hatte eine politische Neigung.
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

stimulieren
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
Richtiges Sonnenlicht stimuliert das Pflanzenwachstum.
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

glatt; ohne Probleme
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
Das Auto fährt glatt auf der neuen Autobahn.
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Aktion, Kunststück, Wachstum behindern
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
Der Schauspieler führte einen gefährlichen Stunt im Film aus.
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.
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

zusammenfassen
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
Sie fasste den Bericht in nur wenigen Minuten zusammen.
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

feierlich
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
Der Tag beginnt mit einer feierlichen Zeremonie am Denkmal.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

seriell; aufeinanderfolgend
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
Der Serienmörder wurde nach Jahren der Ermittlungen endlich gefasst.
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

verhungern
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Er wurde in der Wüste zurückgelassen, um zu verhungern.
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 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 /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

systematisch
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
Das Unternehmen verfolgte einen systematischen Ansatz zur Lösung des Problems.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

Spezialität
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Seine Spezialität ist die italienische Küche.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

schnecke
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
Die Schnecke hinterließ eine glänzende Spur, als sie über das Blatt kroch.
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

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

soak

durchweichen
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
sie durchnässte die kleidung in wasser, bevor sie sie wusch.
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 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

spezialisiert
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
Er hat ein spezialisiertes Wissen über alte Zivilisationen.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

Abschnitt; Teil; Segment
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
Die Orange wurde in acht Segmente geteilt.
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.
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

gründliche Untersuchung
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
Das neue Gesetz steht unter gründlicher Untersuchung durch das Gesetzgebungsorgan.
B2 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 ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

Solarenergie
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
Solarenergie ist entscheidend, um Treibhausgasemissionen zu reduzieren.
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

Sensation; Aufregung; Aufruhr; Interesse
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
Der neue Sänger wurde über Nacht zu einer Sensation.
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.