Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
Spark
Funken
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
B1 noun
Sparrow
Spatz
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
C1 adjective
sparse
spärlich
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
C1 adjective
spartan
spartianisch
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
C2 adjective
spasmodic
krampfartig
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
C1 noun
spat
kleiner Streit
Meaning
a short, petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.
C1 noun
spate
Welle
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
C1 adjective
spatial
räumlich
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
B2 noun
Spatula
spachtel
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
C1 verb
spawn
hervorbringen
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
A1 verb
speak
sprechen
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
A2 noun
speaker
Redner
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
C1 verb
spearhead
anführen
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
A1 adjective
special
besonders
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
B1 noun
Specialist
Spezialist
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
B2 noun
Speciality
Spezialität
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
B2 verb
specialize
sich spezialisieren
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
B2 adjective
specialized
spezialisiert
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
B1 adverb
Specially
speziell
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
B2 noun
specialty
Spezialität
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
C1 noun
specie
Münzen
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
B1 noun
Species
Art; Typ
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
B1 adjective
specific
spezifisch
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
B1 adverb
specifically
speziell
Meaning
in a clear and exact way
Example
He was specifically asked to handle the finances.