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C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

Symbolismus
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
Die Verwendung von Symbolismus in dem Roman ist meisterhaft.
C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

Wissenschafts-Wüste
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
J.C. Bose gedeihte in einer Wissenschafts-Wüste.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

Weltraumforschung
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
Die Weltraumforschung hat unser Wissen über das Universum erweitert.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

sago
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
Sie bereitete Sago-Pudding zum Nachtisch zu.
A1 noun /skuːl/

school

Schule
Meaning
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.
Example
The children walked to school together.
Die Kinder gingen zusammen zur Schule.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

gesalzener Fisch
Meaning
fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage
Example
Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.
Gesalzener Fisch ist eine traditionelle Methode, um Meeresfrüchte haltbar zu machen.
A2 noun steɪt

state

staat
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
Der Staat erklärte eine neue Sprachpolitik.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

abschneiden, Beziehungen beenden
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
Er musste nach dem Streit die Verbindung zur Firma trennen.
A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

annehmen
Meaning
to assume or believe something is true without proof
Example
I suppose she will be here soon.
Ich nehme an, dass sie bald hier sein wird.
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

kampf
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
Der Kampf um die Unabhängigkeit vereinte die Nation.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

heilig
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Der heilige Tempel wurde von Tausenden Pilgern besucht.
C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

stabilisierung
Meaning
The process of making or becoming stable.
Example
The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.
Die Stabilisierung der Struktur war nach dem Erdbeben entscheidend.
C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

sich hängen lassen
Meaning
To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.
Example
He slouched in the chair, looking tired.
Er ließ sich im Stuhl hängen und sah müde aus.
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

Stipendium
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
Sie erhielt ein Stipendium, um im Ausland zu studieren.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

Sprichwort
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Es gibt ein altes Sprichwort, das sagt, dass Übung den Meister macht.
C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

sektor-spezifisch
Meaning
Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.
Example
Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.
Sektorspezifische Politiken ziehen gezielte Investitionen an.
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

Statik
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
Sie studiert Statik im Rahmen ihres Ingenieurstudiums.
C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

Simulakrum
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
Die Statue war nur ein Simulakrum des alten Gottes.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

Toleranz
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
Er lebte in Armut mit stiller Toleranz.
C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

wohltuend
Meaning
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.
Example
The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.
Der Unfall war eine wohltuende Erinnerung, vorsichtig zu fahren.
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.
C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

spärlich
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
Die Vegetation war spärlich in der Wüste.
A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

salat
Meaning
a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing
Example
She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Sie hat einen frischen Salat mit Kopfsalat, Tomaten und Gurken gemacht.
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Verkäufe
Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
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 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 /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.
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

Himmel
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
Der Himmel ist heute blau.
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

sitar
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
Das Sitar erzeugt wunderschöne Ragas in der indischen klassischen Musik.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

Zuschlag
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
Das Flugticket hatte einen Treibstoffzuschlag.
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

Sägemehl
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
Der Boden war mit Sägemehl vom Tischlerarbeiten bedeckt.
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

prägnant
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
Seine Rede war prägnant und wirkungsvoll.
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.
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

schleichen
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
Er versuchte, sich heimlich ins Haus zu schleichen, ohne jemanden zu wecken.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

Zauberei
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
Die Dorfbewohner glaubten, dass die Krankheit durch Zauberei verursacht wurde.
C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

schneller als die Schallgeschwindigkeit; im Zusammenhang mit Geschwindigkeiten, die größer als die Schallgeschwindigkeit sind
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.
Das Überschallflugzeug durchbrach die Schallmauer.
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

Skeptiker
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
Der Wissenschaftler war ein Skeptiker von Theorien ohne solide Beweise.
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

einbeziehen
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
Kleine Details wurden unter das Hauptthema subsumiert.
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 /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

kleine Statue
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
Der Künstler gewann eine goldene kleine Statue für seine Arbeit.
B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

geeignet
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
Dieses Kleid ist für die Hochzeit geeignet.
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.
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

abgeschieden, verstecken
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
Der von Bäumen aufgenommene Kohlenstoff kann jahrelang abgetrennt werden.
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

untergraben
Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
Die Rebellen versuchten, die Regierung zu stürzen.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

salzhaltig; salzwasserbezogen
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
Die salinische Lösung wird für medizinische Behandlungen verwendet.
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.
C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

beten
Meaning
To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.
Example
The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.
Die Dorfbewohner beteten zu den Göttern um Regen während der Dürre.
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

weise; erfahren; klug; mit gutem urteil
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
Der weise Rat des älteren Mannes half, das Problem zu lösen.
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.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

langweiliges, langes Schreiben
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Er hielt eine lange Rede gegen Korruption.
A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

süß; nett; angenehm
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
Sie hat eine süße Stimme, die jeder gerne hört.
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

Stratosphäre
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
Die Stratosphäre bietet eine einzigartige Umgebung.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

erfahren / gewürzt
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Sie ist eine erfahrene Lehrerin mit mehr als 20 Jahren Erfahrung.
A2 noun /siːn/

scene

Szene
Meaning
a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film
Example
The final scene of the movie was very emotional.
Die letzte Szene des Films war sehr emotional.
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

Seher
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
Der Seher sagte eine große Veränderung im Königreich voraus.
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

zufrieden
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
Er fühlte sich zufrieden, nachdem er sein Projekt beendet hatte.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

Sanktion / Genehmigung
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
Die Regierung verhängte Sanktionen gegen das Land.
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.
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

herausragend; überlegen; außergewöhnlich
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
Ihre herausragende Schönheit ließ alle anhalten und starren.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

mit langen, entschlossenen Schritten gehen; Fortschritte machen
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Sie ging mit Zuversicht über die Bühne.
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

schläfrig machend
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
Die somniferen Vorlesungen des Professors brachten die Hälfte der Klasse zum Einschlafen.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

imaginäres Paradies
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Sie beschrieben die Insel als ein modernes Shangri-La.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

schuppig
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
Der Fisch hat eine schuppige Haut.
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 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

heimlich
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
Sie plante heimlich eine Überraschungsparty für ihre Freundin.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

bittend
Meaning
Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.
Example
The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.
Der bittende Mann flehte um Gnade vor den Füßen des Königs.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

geizen
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
Spare nicht an der Qualität, wenn du einen neuen Laptop kaufst.
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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

Standard
Meaning
a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison
Example
This car meets all the safety standards.
Dieses Auto erfüllt alle Sicherheitsstandards.
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 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

probe; specimen; beispiel
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
Der Wissenschaftler sammelte eine Blutprobe zur Analyse.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

einfach; nur;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
Ich wollte einfach nur mit deinen Hausaufgaben helfen.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

Alterung
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
Der Biologe untersuchte die Seneszenz bei Pflanzen, um das Altern zu verstehen.
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

betrügen
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
Der Betrüger versuchte, dem alten Mann seine Ersparnisse zu stehlen.
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

Sediment
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
Der Fluss trug Sediment während der Überschwemmung stromabwärts.
A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

Herr
Meaning
a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority
Example
Sir, may I assist you with your order?
Herr, darf ich Ihnen bei Ihrer Bestellung behilflich sein?
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

grüßen
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Die Soldaten grüßten ihren Kommandeur.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
Der Bauernhof erreichte vollständige Selbstgenügsamkeit in der Lebensmittelproduktion.
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

säen
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
Der Bauer wird morgen Weizenkörner auf dem Feld säen.
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

schmoren
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
Das Feuer schmorte stundenlang, bevor es erlosch.
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 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

umwerfend
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
Die Aussicht vom Gipfel des Berges war absolut umwerfend.
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

strategische Erkenntnisse
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
Strategische Erkenntnisse leiten die Politikgestaltung.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

eng gedrängt
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
Die Soldaten standen in eng gedrängten Reihen, bereit zur Inspektion.
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

Spitze
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
Der Kirchturm war von weitem sichtbar.
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

Sichel
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
Der Bauer erntete Weizen mit einer traditionellen Sichel.
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.
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

laden
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
Ich muss zum Laden gehen, um einige Lebensmittel zu kaufen.
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

stumpf und dick
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
Der stumpy kleine Hund wedelte begeistert mit dem Schwanz.
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

Synergie, Zusammenarbeit
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
Die Synergie zwischen den beiden Unternehmen führte zu einer erfolgreichen Partnerschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

wichtig, herausragend oder auffällig
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
Der Bericht hob die wichtigsten Punkte der Diskussion hervor.
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

nachhaltige Technologie
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
Nachhaltige Technologie gewährleistet eine sauberere Zukunft.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

überflüssig
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Seine Rede enthielt zu viele überflüssige Details.
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

leiden
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
Sie litt den ganzen Tag unter starken Kopfschmerzen.
A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

soße
Meaning
a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor
Example
She added tomato sauce to her pasta.
Sie hat Tomatensoße zu ihrer Pasta hinzugefügt.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

sexy
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 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.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

synergisch
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
Die beiden Abteilungen haben eine synergische Beziehung, die die Produktivität steigert.
B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

schreien
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
Example
She screamed when she saw the spider.
Sie schrie, als sie die Spinne sah.
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.
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

Haut
Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
Ihre Haut war weich und glatt.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Bahnhof
Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
Wir sind am Bahnhof gerade noch rechtzeitig zum Zug angekommen.
B1 noun /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/

Sea-horse

Seepferdchen
Meaning
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
Example
The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.
Das Seepferdchen schwebte anmutig zwischen den Korallenriffen.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

Selbstachtung
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
Sie weigerte sich, ihre Selbstachtung zu gefährden, indem sie ungerechte Behandlung akzeptierte.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

einzeln
Meaning
only one; not one of several
Example
She bought a single ticket for the concert.
Sie kaufte ein Einzelticket für das Konzert.
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

etwas; ein bisschen; mäßig
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
Der Film war etwas interessant, aber nicht großartig.
C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

sonnengetrockneter Reis
Meaning
Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice
Example
The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.
Die Bauern breiteten den sonnengetrockneten Reis auf Matten aus, um ihn vollständig zu trocknen.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

synergisiert, vereint, koordiniert
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
Die Teams wurden synergisiert, um die Produktivität zu maximieren.
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.
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 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.
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 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

knickrig geben
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
Er spart nie bei seinen Bemühungen, den Armen zu helfen.
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.