Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun, verb
sin
Sünde
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
A2 preposition
since
seit
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
B1 adjective
Sincere
aufrichtig; ehrlich; ohne Vortäuschung
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
B1 adverb
sincerely
aufrichtig
Meaning
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
Example
I sincerely hope you recover soon.
B2 noun
Sincerity
aufrichtigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
C2 noun
sinecure
leichte Arbeit
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
C2 noun
sinew
sehne
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
C2 adjective
sinewy
muskulös und stark
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
A1 verb
sing
singen
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
C1 verb
singe
leicht verbrennen
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
A2 noun
Singer
Sänger
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
A2 adjective
single
einzeln
Meaning
only one; not one of several
Example
She bought a single ticket for the concert.
B2 adjective, noun
singular
außergewöhnlich / Singular
Meaning
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
Example
She has a singular talent for painting.
B2 adjective
sinister
unheilvoll
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
B1 verb
sink
versenken
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
C1 adjective
Sinless
sündlos; unschuldig; rein
Meaning
free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault
Example
The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.
C2 noun
sinuosity
Sinuosität
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
C1 adjective
sinuous
gewunden
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
C1 noun
sinus
Sinus
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
B2 verb
sip
nippen
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
A2 noun
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?
B2 noun
siren
Sirene
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
C2 noun
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.
A1 noun
sister
Schwester
Meaning
a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents
Example
My sister is coming to visit us next week.