A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

plötzlich

Meaning

quickly and without warning; unexpectedly

Example

The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.

Das Auto hielt plötzlich mitten auf der Straße an.

C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

Höhlenforscher

Meaning

A person who explores caves as a hobby.

Example

The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.

Der Höhlenforscher trug Seile und Lichter in die dunkle Höhle.

C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

Nüchternheit

Meaning

the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness

Example

He has maintained his sobriety for five years.

Er hat seine Nüchternheit fünf Jahre lang aufrechterhalten.

C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

suizidal

Meaning

relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful

Example

The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.

Das rücksichtslose Fahren war selbstmörderisches Verhalten.

B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

bestand

Meaning

a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods

Example

The shop stocks a wide variety of products.

Das Geschäft führt eine große Auswahl an Produkten.

B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

Erklärung

Meaning

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts

Example

The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.

Der CEO gab eine Erklärung zu den zukünftigen Plänen des Unternehmens ab.

C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

schnell laufen

Meaning

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

Example

The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.

Die Mäuse rannten schnell über den Küchenboden, als die Lichter angingen.

C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

wickeln

Meaning

To wrap or cover closely or completely.

Example

She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.

Sie wickelte das Baby in eine weiche Decke.

A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

erdbeere

Meaning

a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste

Example

I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.

Ich liebe es, frische Erdbeeren mit Sahne im Sommer zu essen.

C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

Strophe

Meaning

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

Example

The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.

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

C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

lockern

Meaning

to make or become less tight, less active, or slower

Example

The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.

Der Fahrer verlangsamte seine Geschwindigkeit, als er sich dem Dorf näherte.

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.

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.

C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

erhaben, großartig, majestätisch

Meaning

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Example

The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.

Die erhabene Schönheit der Berglandschaft hat mir den Atem geraubt.

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.

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 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.

C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

besorgt

Meaning

showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort

Example

She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.

Sie war immer besorgt um das Wohl ihrer Studenten.

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.

B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

Vorrat. Lieferung.

Meaning

A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.

Example

Supply chains ensure resource availability.

Versorgungsketten gewährleisten die Verfügbarkeit von Ressourcen.

C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

einreichung

Meaning

the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval

Example

The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.

Der Auftragnehmer schickte die Einreichung zur Genehmigung an den Kunden.

B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

glatt

Meaning

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

Example

He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.

Er hielt eine glatte Präsentation, um die Investoren zu beeindrucken.

B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

die sieben Weltwunder

Meaning

The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.

Example

The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.

Die sieben Weltwunder der Welt spiegeln menschliche Brillanz wider.

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 /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

spachtel

Meaning

a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food

Example

I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.

Ich habe einen Spachtel benutzt, um die Pfannkuchen in der Pfanne zu wenden.

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.

C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

saftig

Meaning

Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.

Example

The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.

Das Steak war so saftig, dass es allen gut schmeckte.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

instabil; zitternd; unzuverlässig; schwach

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

Seine Stimme war vor Nervosität zitternd.

B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

Segeln

Meaning

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Example

We went sailing on the lake during the summer.

Wir sind im Sommer auf dem See segeln gegangen.

B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

egoistisch

Meaning

in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself

Example

He selfishly took all the cookies.

Er nahm alle Kekse egoistisch.

C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

umfahren

Meaning

to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another

Example

The train was shunted onto a different track.

Der Zug wurde auf ein anderes Gleis umgeleitet.

C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

ausweichen

Meaning

To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.

Example

The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.

Der Politiker versuchte, der schwierigen Frage auszuweichen.

C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

stagnieren

Meaning

to stop developing, progressing, or moving

Example

Without innovation, the business will stagnate.

Ohne Innovation wird das Geschäft stagnieren.

C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

Geizkragen

Meaning

a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser

Example

The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.

Der Vermieter war so ein Geizkragen, dass er nie etwas reparierte.

B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

verstreuen

Meaning

to spread or throw around in different directions

Example

The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.

Der Wind verstreute die Blätter im Garten.

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 /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

Sportler

Meaning

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

Example

He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.

Er ist ein wahrer Sportler, immer fair und respektvoll gegenüber seinen Gegnern.

B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

anhalten

Meaning

Coming to a halt or pause.

Example

The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.

Das Schiff hält auf den Falklandinseln an.

C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

synthetisieren, kombinieren, kohärent darstellen

Meaning

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

Example

He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.

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

C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

das Besitzen von Vermögenswerten, die größer als Verbindlichkeiten sind; Fähigkeit, Schulden zu begleichen

Meaning

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

Example

The company's solvency improved after restructuring.

Die Solvabilität des Unternehmens verbesserte sich nach der Umstrukturierung.

C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

ablenken

Meaning

To distract from the main subject or activity.

Example

She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.

Sie wurde von einem unerwarteten Anruf abgelenkt.

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.

A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

solch

Meaning

of the type previously mentioned or specified

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful painting.

Ich habe noch nie so ein schönes Bild gesehen.

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.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

himmlisch

Meaning

Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.

Example

The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.

Das Gemälde fing eine himmlische Schönheit ein, die sich jenseits der Welt fühlte.

B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

angeblich

Meaning

generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true

Example

This is the supposed solution to the problem.

Dies ist die angebliche Lösung für das Problem.

A2 adjective /skaɪ bluː/

Sky-blue

himmelblau

Meaning

a bright blue color like that of a clear sky

Example

Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight.

Ihre himmelblauen Augen funkelten im Sonnenlicht.

C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

schmieren / verleumden

Meaning

to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words

Example

The child smeared paint across the wall.

Das Kind hat Farbe an die Wand geschmiert.

A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

unterschreiben

Meaning

to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning

Example

Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.

Bitte unterschreiben Sie den Vertrag unten auf der Seite.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

trennbar

Meaning

Capable of being separated or divided.

Example

The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.

Die beiden Themen sind trennbar und sollten unabhängig besprochen werden.

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.

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 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 verb /straɪv/

strive

streben

Meaning

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Example

She strives to be the best student in her class.

Sie strebt danach, die beste Schülerin in ihrer Klasse zu sein.

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.

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.

C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

Übermaß

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

There was a surfeit of food at the festival.

Es gab ein Übermaß an Essen auf dem Festival.

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 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

Dampf

Meaning

the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam

Example

The kettle was steaming on the stove.

Der Wasserkocher dampfte auf dem Herd.

A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

Wissenschaftler

Meaning

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

Example

The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.

Der Wissenschaftler schlug datengestützte Reformen vor.

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

saisonal

Meaning

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

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

Viele Unternehmen stellen saisonale Arbeiter während der Ferien ein.

B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

stehlen

Meaning

to take something without permission; to rob

Example

It's wrong to steal from others.

Es ist falsch, von anderen zu stehlen.

B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

spezifisch

Meaning

Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.

Example

Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.

Mach einen spezifischen Plan, um die Aufschieberei zu überwinden.

A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

Sonne

Meaning

the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Die Sonne geht im Osten auf und geht im Westen unter.

B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

Mängel

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

Institutionelle Mängel wirken sich negativ auf das Verhalten der Schüler aus.

A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

Salz

Meaning

white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride

Example

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

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

C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

löten

Meaning

To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint

Example

He soldered the broken wires back together.

Er hat die kaputten Drähte wieder zusammen gelötet.

A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

Stelle

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.

Ich habe einen großartigen Platz für ein Picknick im Park gefunden.

C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

verschieden

Meaning

Various or miscellaneous.

Example

The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.

Der Laden verkauft Früchte, Kleidung und verschiedene Artikel.

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 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

Stopp; Unterbrechung

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity

Example

The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.

Der plötzliche Stopp des Zuges verursachte Verspätungen für alle Passagiere.

C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

schlank

Meaning

Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.

Example

She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.

Sie sah in dem eleganten schwarzen Kleid schlank aus.

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

benutzbar

Meaning

fit for use; usable; in working order

Example

The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.

Das alte Fahrrad ist trotz seines Alters immer noch benutzbar.

C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

bestechen

Meaning

to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury

Example

The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.

Der Anwalt wurde beschuldigt, einen Zeugen zu bestechen.

C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

mit Kleidung oder Stil verbunden

Meaning

Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.

Example

His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.

Seine sartorialen Entscheidungen waren immer im Trend und wurden bewundert.

A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

Selbst

Meaning

a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action

Example

She has a strong sense of self.

Sie hat ein starkes Selbstbewusstsein.

A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

Sinn

Meaning

A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.

Example

She had a strong sense of responsibility.

Sie hatte ein starkes Verantwortungsgefühl.

B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

Unterwerfung, Einreichung

Meaning

the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration

Example

Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.

Ihre Einreichung des Berichts wurde vom Manager gewürdigt.

C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

übermäßig vereinfacht

Meaning

treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are

Example

His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.

Seine Erklärung war zu vereinfacht und ignorierte wichtige Details.

C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

heiße, trockene Wind

Meaning

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

Example

The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.

Der Sirocco machte die Stadt unerträglich heiß und staubig.

C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

Sieb

Meaning

a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid

Example

Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.

Verwenden Sie ein Sieb, um das Pasta-Wasser abzugießen.

C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

spontanität

Meaning

The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.

Example

His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.

Seine Spontanität macht ihn zu einem großartigen Gesprächspartner.

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

sinnlich

Meaning

Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.

Example

The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.

Das Gemälde hatte eine sinnliche Qualität, die die Zuschauer fesselte.

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

fühlend

Meaning

Able to perceive or feel things.

Example

Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.

Menschen sind fühlende Wesen, die in der Lage sind, zu vernunfteln.

B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

sieben Gewohnheiten

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Selbst Gewohnheiten helfen dabei, einen ausgewogenen Lebensstil aufrechtzuerhalten.

A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

gesellschaft

Meaning

The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

Example

Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.

Die Gesellschaft spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Bildung der Werte eines Individuums.

B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

Oberfläche; obere Schicht

Meaning

the outside part or uppermost layer of something

Example

The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.

Das U-Boot tauchte an die Oberfläche des Ozeans auf.

B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

klug; stilvoll; schnell

Meaning

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

Example

He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.

Er war für das Geschäftstreffen smart gekleidet.

C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

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.

C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

durchnässt

Meaning

thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid

Example

His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.

Seine Kleidung war nach dem starken Regen durchnässt.

C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

Heiligkeit

Meaning

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.

Example

The sanctity of life should never be compromised.

Die Heiligkeit des Lebens darf niemals kompromittiert werden.

C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

im Geheimen

Meaning

secretly, in confidence, or in private

Example

The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.

Der Deal wurde sub rosa gemacht, um öffentliche Kontrolle zu vermeiden.

B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

Garnele

Meaning

a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs

Example

We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.

Wir haben gegrillte Garnelen mit Knoblauchbutter zum Abendessen bestellt.

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.

C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

schrumpfen

Meaning

To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.

Example

The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.

Die Blumen schrumpften unter der heißen Sonne.

B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

schlitz

Meaning

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

Example

Insert the card into the slot to open the door.

Stecken Sie die Karte in den Schlitz, um die Tür zu öffnen.

A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

kleben

Meaning

to adhere or attach something to a surface

Example

The glue will stick to the paper.

Der Kleber wird am Papier haften.

B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

Bürgersteig

Meaning

a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.

Example

Children were playing on the sidewalk.

Kinder spielten auf dem Bürgersteig.

C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

Gelassenheit

Meaning

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Example

Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.

Meditation hilft, innere Gelassenheit zu erreichen.

A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

Fremder

Meaning

a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar

Example

Never take candy from a stranger.

Nimm niemals Süßigkeiten von einem Fremden.

C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

Sphäroid

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

Schlangenkürbis

Meaning

a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

Example

The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.

Der Schlangenkürbis wächst in einer verdrehten, schlangenähnlichen Form im Garten.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

träge

Meaning

Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.

Example

He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.

Er wurde als ein träger junger Mann ohne Ziele gesehen.

C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Fluch / Plage

Meaning

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

Example

Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.

Krankheit und Armut bleiben ein Fluch in vielen Regionen.

C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

über etwas Unbedeutendes laut streiten

Meaning

To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.

Example

The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.

Die Kinder stritten sich um das letzte Stück Kuchen.

C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

Synerese

Meaning

The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.

Example

The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.

Der Joghurt zeigte Synerese, als sich Flüssigkeit oben absetzte.

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.

B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

Spatz

Meaning

small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns

Example

The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.

Der Spatz zwitscherte fröhlich vom Ast des Baumes.

C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

synonym

Meaning

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

Example

For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.

Für viele Leute ist ihr Name Synonym für Großzügigkeit.

C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

verleimen

Meaning

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

Example

The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.

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