Vocabulary Cards
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B1 adjective
so-called
sogenannt
Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
B2 verb
soak
durchweichen
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
A2 noun
Soap
Seife
Meaning
a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing
Example
Please wash your hands with soap and water.
B2 noun
Soap case
Seifenbox
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
B2 adjective
Soapy
mit Seife bedeckt; schäumend
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
B2 verb
soar
emporsteigen / schnell steigen
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
B2 verb
sob
laut weinen
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
B2 adjective
Sober
nüchtern; ernst und nachdenklich; maßvoll
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
C1 noun
sobriety
Nüchternheit
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
C2 noun
sobriquet
Spitzname
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
A2 noun
soccer
Fußball
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
C1 noun
sociability
Geselligkeit
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
B2 adjective
Sociable
gesellig; freundlich; extrovertiert
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
A2 adjective
social
sozial
Meaning
relating to society or its organization
Example
She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.
B2 noun
social justice
soziale Gerechtigkeit
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
A2 noun
social media
soziale Medien
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
B2 noun
social responsibility
soziale verantwortung
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
B2 noun
socialism
sozialismus
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
B2 noun, adjective
socialist
Sozialist
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
B2 adverb
socially
sozial
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
C1 adjective
societal
gesellschaftlich
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
A2 noun
society
gesellschaft
Meaning
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example
Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.
C1 noun
socioeconomic progress
sozioökonomischer Fortschritt
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
B2 noun
sociology
Soziologie
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.