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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 /sloʊp/

Slope

Hang; schräg verlaufendes Gelände
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
Wir gingen den steilen Hang des Berges hinauf.
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 /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Ausgaben
Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
Ihre Ausgaben für Kleidung waren höher als erwartet.
B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

zweitens
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
Zuerst brauchen wir Finanzierung; zweitens brauchen wir ein starkes Team.
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

Zerstörung
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
Das Gericht bestrafte das Unternehmen für die Zerstörung von Beweismitteln.
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

töten
Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
Der Held schwor, den Drachen zu töten.
C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

dunkel
Meaning
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
Example
They walked through the stygian cave with torches.
Sie gingen mit Fackeln durch die dunkle Höhle.
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

Mengen
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
Sie hat viele Freunde in der Stadt.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

düster
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
Die Beerdigung hatte eine düstere Atmosphäre.
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

Speicherung
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
Das Lagerhaus bietet viel Speicherplatz.
A1 noun /sɛpˈtɛmbər/

september

September
Meaning
The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends.
Mein Geburtstag ist im September, und ich feiere ihn immer mit Freunden.
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 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

Synthese, Kombination
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
Die Synthese von Ideen aus mehreren Perspektiven führte zu Innovation.
B2 noun /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 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.
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

Unterwürfigkeit
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
Seine Unterwürfigkeit gegenüber der Autorität ärgerte seine Kollegen.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

solo
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
Sie entschied sich, einen Solo-Tanz bei der Talentshow aufzuführen.
A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

getrennt; unterschiedlich; einzeln; abgetrennt
Meaning
distinct; not connected; individual; apart
Example
Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.
Bitte halten Sie Ihr persönliches und berufliches Leben getrennt.
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.
B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

Boden
Meaning
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
The soil in this area is reddish.
Der Boden in diesem Bereich ist rötlich.
C2 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

boden lockern
Meaning
to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil
Example
The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.
Der Bauer eskariert den Boden vor dem Pflanzen von Samen.
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

vertrocknet; verbrannt; verwelkt
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
Die vertrockneten Blätter fielen im Herbst von den Bäumen.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

Vorort
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
Sie zogen in einen ruhigen Vorort, um ihre Kinder fernab des Stadtlärms zu erziehen.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

unterwürfig
Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
Sie war zu unterwürfig, um seine Entscheidung in Frage zu stellen.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

Säger
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
Der geschickte Säger schnitt die Stämme in Bretter.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

klebrig
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
Die Süßigkeit ist zu klebrig, um sie mit den Händen zu essen.
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

gefleckt; markiert; gesehen
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
Der gefleckte Leopard bewegte sich lautlos durch den Dschungel.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

festigen
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Position auf dem Markt gefestigt.
C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

systematische Ersparnisse
Meaning
A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule
Example
Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.
Systematische Ersparnisse können finanzielle Krisen im Alter mildern.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

rutschig
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
Der nasse Boden war nach der Reinigung sehr rutschig.
A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

einfach; simpel; unkompliziert
Meaning
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example
This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.
Das ist ein einfaches Rezept, dem jeder folgen kann.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

streng
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Rauchen ist im Gebäude streng verboten.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

Stipendium
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
Der Forschungsstudent erhält ein monatliches Stipendium für Lebenshaltungskosten.
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

trügerisch
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
Das Argument des Politikers war trügerisch, es klang überzeugend, hatte aber keine wirklichen Beweise.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

safran
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
Der Safran-Stoff sah im Sonnenlicht wunderschön aus.
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

Syntax
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
Programmiersprachen folgen strengen Syntaxregeln.
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

wieder in die Scheide stecken
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
Er steckte schnell sein Schwert nach dem Duell wieder in die Scheide.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

Ersatz
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
Geld kann kein Ersatz für echtes Glück sein.
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

Stahl
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
Das Gebäude wurde aus Stahl gebaut, um seine Haltbarkeit zu gewährleisten.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

waldreich
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
Das Ferienhaus war in einer waldreichen Landschaft mit hohen Bäumen gelegen.
A2 noun /suːt/

suit

Anzug
Meaning
a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket
Example
He wore a black suit to the wedding.
Er trug einen schwarzen Anzug zur Hochzeit.
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.
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

symphonisch
Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
Die Stimmen des Chores klangen symphonisch und füllten den Saal mit Schönheit.
C2 noun /sɪˈkwiːlə/

sequela

Folgeerscheinung
Meaning
A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.
Example
Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.
Lungenschäden können eine Folgeerscheinung einer schweren Lungenentzündung sein.
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 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

Versand
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
Der Versand der Produkte wurde aufgrund der Wetterbedingungen verzögert.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

bedeutend
Meaning
Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.
Example
The company made substantive changes to its policy.
Das Unternehmen hat bedeutende Änderungen an seiner Politik vorgenommen.
C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

sextuplizieren
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
In zwei Quartalen hat die Kampagne ihre täglichen Anmeldungen versexfacht.
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

Seidenwurm
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
Seidenwürmer fressen Maulbeerblätter, um Seide zu produzieren.
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

geschickt
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
Er ist ein geschickter Tischler, der wunderschöne Möbel bauen kann.
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 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 /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

Statistiker
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
Der Statistiker präsentierte die Umfrageergebnisse mit großer Klarheit.
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

statuesk
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
Sie hatte eine statueske Figur, die überall Köpfe drehte, wohin sie auch ging.
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

Stolz
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
Er betrat den Raum, als ob er der Besitzer wäre.
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

Leinwand
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
Der Film wurde auf einer großen Leinwand im Kino gezeigt.
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

Substitution
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
Die Substitution des alten Systems durch das neue war schwierig.
A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

sozial
Meaning
relating to society or its organization
Example
She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.
Sie hat eine sehr soziale Persönlichkeit und trifft gerne neue Leute.
C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

Vergleich
Meaning
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
Example
She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.
Sie benutzte einen Vergleich, um ihre Augen so hell wie Sterne zu beschreiben.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

Status quo
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
Die Regierung entschied, den Status quo bis zur weiteren Überprüfung beizubehalten.
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

Schnur
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
Sie band das Paket mit einer Schnur.
C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

untermauern
Meaning
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
Example
The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.
Der Anwalt arbeitete daran, die Ansprüche mit soliden Beweisen zu untermauern.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

außergewöhnlich
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
Sie gab eine außergewöhnliche Leistung im Stück.
C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

Natrium
Meaning
a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.
Example
Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
Natrium ist ein essentielles Element, um das Flüssigkeitsgleichgewicht im Körper aufrechtzuerhalten.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

Prätense von oberflächlichem Wissen
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Seine Rede war voller Sciolismus, der niemanden beeindruckte.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

überflüssig
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
Seine Spende war überflüssig, weit mehr, als jemand erwartet hatte.
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

stillen
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
Die riesige Mahlzeit stillte ihren Hunger nach der langen Reise.
A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

Sicht
Meaning
the ability to see or something that is seen
Example
The sight of the sunset took her breath away.
Der Anblick des Sonnenuntergangs verschlug ihr den Atem.
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

sinken
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
Nach dem Sturm begannen die Überschwemmungswässer zu sinken.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

skeptisch
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Sie war skeptisch gegenüber dem neuen Plan.
B2 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.
C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

geschichtet
Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
Damals war die Gesellschaft stark geschichtet, basierend auf Klasse und Wohlstand.
C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

nachlässig
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
Sein nachlässiges Aussehen hinterließ einen schlechten Eindruck im Interview.
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 /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

Nachname
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
Bitte geben Sie Ihren Vornamen und Nachnamen im Formular an.
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

Bettlaken
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
Ich brauche ein sauberes Bettlaken, um das Bett zu bedecken.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

Pattstellung
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
Die Verhandlungen endeten in einer Pattstellung.
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 /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 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

Suchender
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
Der Suchende reiste weit, um die Antworten auf seine Fragen zu finden.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

Überwachung
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
Das Projekt wurde unter der Aufsicht eines erfahrenen Managers abgeschlossen.
B2 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.
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

Sommer
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
Wir lieben es, im Sommer zum Strand zu gehen.
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

Quelle
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
Die Quelle des Flusses liegt hoch in den Bergen.
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.
A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

seit
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
Ich kenne sie seit meiner Kindheit.
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 /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

Wolkenkratzer
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
Der neue Wolkenkratzer dominiert die Skyline der Stadt.
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

Panikstampede
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
Das laute Geräusch verursachte eine Stampede in der Menge.
B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

überwachen
Meaning
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
Example
The teacher supervises students during the exam.
Der Lehrer überwacht die Schüler während der Prüfung.
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 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 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

erwürgen
Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
Der Bösewicht versuchte, seinen Gegner in der dunklen Gasse zu erwürgen.
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

abkratzen
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
Er hat seine Schuhe auf dem Bürgersteig abgewetzt.
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

Schablone
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
Der Künstler benutzte eine Schablone, um identische Sterne an die Wand zu malen.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

getrennt
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
Sie wohnen seit der Scheidung in getrennten Häusern.
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.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

Glitzersteine
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Ihr Kleid war mit silbernen Glitzersteinen bedeckt, die im Licht funkelten.
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

schwerwiegend
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
Ohne Maßnahmen werden die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels schwerwiegender.
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

Sättigung
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
Die Sättigung des Marktes mit ähnlichen Produkten reduzierte den Verkauf.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

Umfrage, Befragung
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
Sie führten eine Umfrage durch, um die Vorlieben der Kunden zu verstehen.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

auf dumme oder gekünstelte Weise lächeln
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Sie lächelte dumm über sein Kompliment, eindeutig verlegen.
B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

ein dreidimensionales Kunstwerk, das normalerweise aus Stein, Metall oder Holz besteht
Meaning
a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood
Example
The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.
Die Freiheitsstatue ist ein berühmtes Wahrzeichen in New York.
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.
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

Soliloquium
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
Hamlets Soliloquium ist eine der bekanntesten Passagen im Shakespeare-Drama.
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

Aufseher
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
Der Aufseher überprüfte den Fortschritt jedes Mitarbeiters.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

unterirdisch
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
Unterirdische Wasserquellen helfen, die Landwirtschaft zu unterstützen.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

verworfen, schmutzig
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
Der Roman enthüllt die schmutzige Seite des Stadtlebens.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

weisenhaft
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
Der Mönch teilte weisenhafte Lehren mit seinen Studenten.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

Halbkreis
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
Die Schüler saßen in einem Halbkreis um den Lehrer.
B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

saisonale Gemüse
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
Saisonale Gemüse wachsen im Winter reichlich.
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

standhaft, treu
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
Sie war immer eine standhafte Unterstützerin der Gemeinschaft.
B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

Satellit
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
Satelliten liefern wichtige Daten für die Forschung.
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

billig, niederträchtig oder von schlechter Qualität
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
Er vermied den schäbigen Nachtclub in der Innenstadt.
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.