Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
Sole
Fußsohle; Schuhsohle
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
C2 noun
solecism
Solezismus
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
B2 adverb
solely
ausschließlich
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
B2 adjective
solemn
feierlich
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
C1 noun
solemnity
Seriosität
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
C1 verb
solicit
bitten
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
B2 noun
solicitor
Rechtsanwalt
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
C2 adjective
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.
C2 noun
solicitude
Besorgnis, Fürsorge
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
B1 adjective
solid
fest
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
B2 noun
Solidarity
solidarität
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
C1 verb
solidify
festigen
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
C1 noun
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.
B2 adjective
Solitary
einsam; isoliert; allein
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
B2 noun
solitude
einsamkeit
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
B2 adjective
solo
solo
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
C1 noun
solstice
Sonnenwende
Meaning
the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)
Example
People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.
C1 noun
solubility
Löslichkeit
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
C1 adjective
soluble
löslich
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
A2 noun
Solution
Lösung; Antwort; Flüssigkeitsmischung
Meaning
an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture
Example
We need to find a solution to this problem.
B1 noun
solutions
lösungen
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
A2 verb
solve
lösen
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
C1 noun
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.
C1 noun, adjective
solvent
Lösungsmittel, zahlungsfähig
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.