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 /stɪŋk/

Stink

Gestank; übler Geruch

Meaning

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

Example

The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.

Der Müll verursachte einen schrecklichen Gestank in der Küche.

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 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

Roller

Meaning

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

Example

She rides a scooter to work every day.

Sie fährt jeden Tag mit dem Roller zur Arbeit.

B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

erhalten

Meaning

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

Example

The team worked hard to sustain their success.

Das Team hat hart gearbeitet, um seinen Erfolg zu erhalten.

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 /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.

B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

Ähnlichkeit; Vergleichbarkeit

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

Es gibt eine auffällige Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Gemälden.

B2 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 /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 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

signale

Meaning

A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.

Example

Signals from deep space were detected last week.

Signale aus dem tiefen Weltraum wurden letzte Woche detektiert.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

schattig; verdächtig; unehrlich;

Meaning

providing shade; dishonest; suspicious

Example

The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.

Der schattige Geschäftsmann machte einen verdächtigen Deal.

B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

Schwarm

Meaning

A large group of insects or people moving together.

Example

A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.

Ein Schwarm Bienen umkreiste den Baum.

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 /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 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

Schaukel

Meaning

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Example

The children love to swing in the park.

Kinder lieben es, im Park zu schwingen.

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 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 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 /ʃʌv/

shove

schieben

Meaning

to push someone or something roughly

Example

He shoved the box into the corner.

Er schob die Kiste in die Ecke.

B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

schlank

Meaning

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

Example

She looked slim in her new dress.

Sie sah schlank in ihrem neuen Kleid aus.

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 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

ein schrilles Geräusch machen

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

Das Auto schrillte und hielt abrupt an.

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 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

beschämend; ehrlos; peinlich

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

Sein beschämendes Verhalten beschämte die ganze Familie.

B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

sieb

Meaning

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

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

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

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 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 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 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 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

Spannung

Meaning

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

Der Film hielt uns bis zum Ende in Spannung.

B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

zerbrechen

Meaning

To break suddenly into many small pieces.

Example

The glass will shatter if you drop it.

Das Glas wird zerbrechen, wenn du es fallen lässt.

B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

statisch

Meaning

Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.

Example

Static ideas hinder progress.

Statische Ideen behindern den Fortschritt.

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 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

schwach; krank; blass

Meaning

weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale

Example

The sickly child needed extra care and attention.

Das kränkliche Kind brauchte zusätzliche Pflege und Aufmerksamkeit.

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 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

Statistik

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.

Die Statistik zeigte einen Anstieg der Nutzerzahlen im letzten Jahr.

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 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 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

Glück

Meaning

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

Example

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

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

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 /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

Verwalter

Meaning

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

Example

The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.

Der Verwalter besuchte die Klassenräume, um den Fortschritt zu überprüfen.

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

erfolgreich; aufeinanderfolgend

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

Das Team gewann drei aufeinanderfolgende Spiele.

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.

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 /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 /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

selbstmord

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

Psychische Gesundheitsfachkräfte arbeiten daran, Selbstmord zu verhindern.

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 noun /strɔː/

straw

Stroh oder Rohr

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

Sie trank den Saft durch einen Strohhalm.

B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

stabilisieren

Meaning

to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly

Example

The government took measures to stabilize the economy.

Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um die Wirtschaft zu stabilisieren.

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

scheinbar, anscheinend ruhig

Meaning

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.

Er war scheinbar ruhig trotz des Chaos um ihn herum.

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 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 /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 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 /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

Skulptur; Kunstwerke, die durch Schnitzen gemacht werden

Meaning

the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving

Example

The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.

Das Museum zeigt antike griechische Skulpturen.

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 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

sauer

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

Die Milch ist sauer geworden und riecht furchtbar.

B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

Trennung; Teilung; Abtrennung

Meaning

the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements

Example

The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

Die Trennung der beiden Länder war friedlich.

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

rasieren

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

Er rasiert sich gerne jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit.

B2 noun /spæn/

span

Spannweite

Meaning

the full extent or length of something from one end to another

Example

The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.

Die Brücke hat eine Spannweite von mehr als 500 Metern.

B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

nachfolgend

Meaning

Coming after something in time; following in time or order.

Example

Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.

Nachfolgende Ereignisse klärten die Ergebnisse.

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 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

streuen

Meaning

to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface

Example

She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.

Sie streute Zucker auf den Kuchen.

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 /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 /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

Dampfschiff

Meaning

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

Example

The old steamer crossed the river slowly.

Das alte Dampfschiff überquerte langsam den Fluss.

B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

duft

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Example

The scent of roses filled the garden.

Der Duft der Rosen erfüllte den Garten.

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 /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 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

verstreut; zerstreut;

Meaning

spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there

Example

Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.

Es werden den ganzen Tag verstreute Regenschauer erwartet.

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

erweichen

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

Wärme wird die Butter schnell erweichen.

B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

sensationell; beeindruckend; überwältigend

Meaning

causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive

Example

The sensational performance left the audience speechless.

Die sensationelle Leistung hat das Publikum sprachlos gemacht.

B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

Überwachung

Meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

Example

Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.

Die Regierungsbehörden führen eine Überwachung von Cyberbedrohungen durch.

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 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 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 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.

B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

langsam; träge; inaktiv

Meaning

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

Example

The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.

Der alte Computer wurde langsam, nachdem er stundenlang lief.

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 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 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 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.

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 /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 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 verb /swer/

swear

schwören

Meaning

to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath

Example

I swear to tell the truth.

Ich schwöre, die Wahrheit zu sagen.

B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

Ansiedlung; Vereinbarung

Meaning

a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute

Example

The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.

Die frühe Ansiedlung wurde nahe dem Fluss gebaut, um einen einfachen Zugang zum Wasser zu ermöglichen.

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 /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 /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 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 /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 ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

Opfer

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

Das Land wurde durch das Opfer der Krieger befreit.

B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

gleichzeitig

Meaning

At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.

Example

He worked on two projects simultaneously.

Er arbeitete an zwei Projekten gleichzeitig.

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 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

Leid

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

Sie versuchten, sein Leid mit Medikamenten zu lindern.

B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

studios; dem Lernen gewidmet

Meaning

characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning

Example

She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.

Sie ist eine fleißige Studentin, die Stunden in der Bibliothek verbringt.

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 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

Schwere; Strenge; Härte

Meaning

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

Example

The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.

Die Schwere des Sturms verursachte weit verbreitete Schäden in der ganzen Stadt.

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 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Sklaverei

Meaning

the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else

Example

Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.

Sklaverei wurde im 19. Jahrhundert in den meisten Ländern abgeschafft.

B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

Mannschaft

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

Das Fußballteam trainierte hart vor dem Meisterschaftsspiel.

B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

Fortsetzung

Meaning

a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event

Example

The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.

Die Fortsetzung des Films war noch erfolgreicher als das Original.

B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

gelegen

Meaning

located in a particular place or position

Example

The hotel is situated near the beach.

Das Hotel ist nahe am Strand gelegen.

B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

erheblich

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.

Die neue Politik hat die Arbeitsbedingungen erheblich verbessert.

B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

Sie trug ein sexy rotes Kleid auf der Party.

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

strukturiert

Meaning

Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.

Example

A structured execution plan is crucial for success.

Ein strukturierter Ausführungsplan ist entscheidend für den Erfolg.

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 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

richten

Meaning

to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize

Example

She straightened her hair before the meeting.

Sie richtete ihre Haare vor dem Meeting.

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 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 /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

ausgezeichnet

Meaning

extremely good; excellent

Example

The hotel provided superb service during our stay.

Das Hotel bot während unseres Aufenthalts ausgezeichneten Service.