Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
stratified
geschichtet
Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
C1 verb
stratify
stratifizieren
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
C1 noun
stratosphere
Stratosphäre
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
C1 noun
stratum
Schicht
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
B2 noun
straw
Stroh oder Rohr
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
A2 noun
Strawberry
erdbeere
Meaning
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
Example
I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.
B2 verb, noun, adjective
stray
abirren
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
B2 noun, verb
streak
Spur oder Linie; sich sehr schnell in eine bestimmte Richtung bewegen
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
B1 noun
stream
strom
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
C2 noun
streamlet
Bachlauf
Meaning
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
Example
A streamlet flowed through the meadow.
C1 verb
streamline
vereinfachen oder Effizienz steigern
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
C1 verb
streamlining
Rationalisierung
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
A1 noun
street
Straße
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
A2 noun
Strength
Stärke; Kraft; physische Stärke
Meaning
the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force
Example
Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.
B2 verb
strengthen
verstärken
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
C1 adjective
strenuous
anstrengend
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
A2 noun
stress
Stress
Meaning
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.
Example
Excessive stress can lead to health issues.
B1 verb
stretch
dehnen
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
C1 verb
strew
verstreuen
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
C2 verb, adjective
striate
gestreift
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
C2 adjective
striated
gestreift
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
B1 adjective
Strict
streng; verlangt genaue Einhaltung der Regeln
Meaning
demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous
Example
The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.
B2 adverb
strictly
streng
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
C2 noun
stricture
Einschränkung, Kritik
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.