Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
sermon
Predigt
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
C1 adjective
serpentine
schlangenförmig
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
C2 verb
serrate
ein gezacktes Rand machen
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
C1 adjective
serrated
gezackt
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
C2 adjective
serried
eng gedrängt
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
B1 noun
servant
Diener
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
A2 verb
serve
servieren
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
A2 noun
service
Dienst
Meaning
An act of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
True education promotes the value of service to others.
C1 adjective
serviceable
benutzbar
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
A2 noun
services
Dienstleistungen
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
C1 adjective
servile
unterwürfig
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
B2 noun
serving
portion
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
C1 noun
Servitude
Sklaverei
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
B2 noun
Sesame Seeds
Sesamsamen
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
B1 noun
session
Sitzung
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
B1 noun
sessions
Sitzungen, Besprechungen, Zeitraum
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
A1 verb
set
setzen
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
B1 noun
set-up
Aufbau
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
B1 noun
setting
Szenerie
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
A2 verb
settle
sich niederlassen
Meaning
to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down
Example
They decided to settle in a quiet village.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
settler
Siedler
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
B1 noun
setup
Einrichtung
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
A1 noun
seven
sieben
Meaning
the number following six and preceding eight
Example
She has seven apples in her basket.