German–English dictionary

Sodbrennen

(pathology) A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.

Sode

(uncountable) The stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward.

Sodom

(biblical, Quranic) A city in the Middle East which, according to the Bible and Islamic tradition, but not specifically named in the Qur'an, was destroyed by God (along with Gomorrah) for the sins of its inhabitants.

Sodomit

(derogatory) One who practices sodomy; a sodomist.

soeben

Moments ago, only very recently.

Sofa

(North America, Australia, Ireland) An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa.

sofern

Only if (the stipulation that follows is true).

Sofia

The capital city of Bulgaria.

sofort

(archaic) Straight away; at once.

sofortig

Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.

Softball

(sports) A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.

Softie

(informal, mildly, derogatory, occasionally, endearing) A weak or sentimental person.

Softschäkel

(nautical) A loop of rope with a knot at one end to catch in an eye at the other end. Used to secure oars etc. at their place.

Software

(computing) Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

Sog

The low-pressure zone immediately following a rapidly moving object, caused by turbulence.

sogar

(adverbial) Actually, in fact.

sogleich

Before long; soon. [from 15thc.]

Sohle

(mining) The bottom of a pit, pothole or mine.

Sohn

A male person who has such a close relationship with an older or otherwise more authoritative person that he can be regarded as a son of the other person.

Söhnchen

(dated) A familiar form of address for a boy. [1833]

söhnlich

(not comparable) Pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter.

Soiree

A formal evening party.

Sojabohne

The edible seed of this plant.

Sojus

Any of a series of Soviet, later Russian spacecraft.

Sokrates

A en given name of mostly historical use, known after a Greek philosopher.

Sol

(physical chemistry) A type of colloid in which a solid is dispersed in a liquid.

solange

(idiomatic) Provided that, if, assuming (depending upon some condition or requirement).

solar

Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun

solch

(demonstrative) Like this, that, these, those; used to make a comparison with something implied by context.

Soldat

One who wages battle against an enemy; a soldier; a general.

Soldatenkleidung

(US) Military clothing worn when doing menial tasks.

Soldatin

A member of a ground-based army, of any rank, but especially an enlisted member.

soldatisch

(comparable) Connected with or relating to armed forces or the profession of arms or military life.

Söldner

A person employed to fight in an armed conflict who is not a member of the state or military group for which they are fighting and whose primary motivation is private gain.

Söldnerin

A person employed to fight in an armed conflict who is not a member of the state or military group for which they are fighting and whose primary motivation is private gain.

Sole

Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.

Solfatare

An area of volcanic activity that gives off sulfurous steam. [from 18th c.]

solide

(of volumes of materials) Measured as a single solid, as the volumes of individual pieces added together without any gaps.

Solidus

(historical) The weight of the Roman gold coin, 1/60 of a Roman pound under Diocletian or 1/72 lb. (about 4.5 grams) after Constantine.

Solipsismus

Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views or needs of others; self-centeredness; egoism.

solipsistisch

Of, or pertaining to, solipsism.

Solist

A person who performs a solo.

Solistin

A person who performs a solo.

Soll

In bookkeeping, an entry in the left hand column of an account.

sollen

(subjunctive present, defective, chiefly, poetic) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th c.]

sollte

Ought to; expressing expectation.

solo

Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.

Solomon

(Biblical character) In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom; father of King Rehoboam and the son of King David.

Solözismus

(grammar) An error in the use of language.

Solstitium

One of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.

Solvens

A fluid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.

solvent

(finance) Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.

Somali

(chiefly, countable, collective) An ethnic group native to the Somali Peninsula; a Somali, a group of Somalis, the Somalis.

Somalia

A country in East Africa, in the Horn of Africa. Official name: Federal Republic of Somalia. Capital and largest city: Mogadishu.

Somalier

(countable, collective) A citizen or resident from the country of Somalia. The term Somalian is sometimes used as an alternative to Somali to emphasize civic affiliations to the Republic of Somalia and de-emphasize ethnic affiliations. Using the term Somalian may be offensive to some Somalis as it is deemed nonstandard. Some Somali ethnonationalists do not consider all citizens of Somalia to be Somali. Some Somali separatists prefer terms such as Somalian or Somalilander in civic contexts over the ethnolinguistic connoted term Somali.

Somalierin

(countable, collective) A citizen or resident from the country of Somalia. The term Somalian is sometimes used as an alternative to Somali to emphasize civic affiliations to the Republic of Somalia and de-emphasize ethnic affiliations. Using the term Somalian may be offensive to some Somalis as it is deemed nonstandard. Some Somali ethnonationalists do not consider all citizens of Somalia to be Somali. Some Somali separatists prefer terms such as Somalian or Somalilander in civic contexts over the ethnolinguistic connoted term Somali.

somalisch

Of, from, or pertaining to Somalia, the Somali people or language.

somatoform

(medicine) Having no physical or organic cause

Sombrero

A kind of hat with a high conical or cylindrical crown and a saucer-shaped brim, highly embroidered, made of plush felt.

somit

(conjunctive) Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.

Sommelier

The member of staff at a restaurant who keeps the wine cellar and advises the guests on a choice of wines; a wine steward / stewardess, a wine waiter / waitress / server.

Sommelière

The member of staff at a restaurant who keeps the wine cellar and advises the guests on a choice of wines; a wine steward / stewardess, a wine waiter / waitress / server.

Sommer

One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as spanning the months of June, July, and August in the Northern Hemisphere and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

sommergrün

(botany) Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.

Sommerhaus

(literary) A dwelling; a picturesque country cottage, especially one that is used as a retreat.

Sommersprosse

A small brownish or reddish pigmentation spot on the surface of the skin.

Sommerzeit

The practice in some places of adjusting clocks forward in the spring and back in the fall, usually by one hour, so that the adjustment causes the time to coincide with the greatest period of illumination by the sun over the course of the day.

Somnambulie

The act of walking while not conscious or aware of it, during one's sleep.

Somnambulismus

The act of walking while not conscious or aware of it, during one's sleep.

Son.

Abbreviation of Sunday.

Sonar

(nautical, countable) A device that provides such echolocation.

Sonate

(music) A musical composition for one or a few instruments, one of which is frequently a piano, in three or four movements that vary in key and tempo.

Sonde

(medicine) A long, thin probe for sounding or dilating body cavities or canals such as the urethra; a sonde.

Sonder-

Existing tangentially, being a byproduct, a tangent, or a likely consequence.

Sonderangebot

A meal offered only at a certain time by a restaurant, not as a standing fixture of the menu; often, one of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price; also often a dish at a nondiscounted price that is seasonal or otherwise exciting or unusual.

Sonderangebote haben

Ellipsis of discount sale (“the sale of goods at reduced prices”).

sonderbar

Greatly different from common experience; bizarre, outrageous, strange. [from late 16th c.]

Sonderbeitrag

(media) A long, prominent article or item in the media, or the department that creates them; frequently used technically to distinguish content from news.

Sonderfall

A person or thing situated away from the main body or outside its proper place.

Sonderling

A heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood; a parka or windcheater.

sondern

However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).

Sondersendung

A meal offered only at a certain time by a restaurant, not as a standing fixture of the menu; often, one of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price; also often a dish at a nondiscounted price that is seasonal or otherwise exciting or unusual.

Sonderzeichen

(rare) A mark or another symbol used to represent something.

sondieren

(also, figurative) To measure the depth of (water); to take a sounding of; to sound.

Sondierung

A test made with a probe or sonde.

Sonett

A fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of fourteen lines that are typically five-foot iambics and rhyme according to one of a few prescribed schemes.

Song

(music) A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.

Songtext

The words to a song (or other vocal music).

Songwriter

(music) A musician who composes songs; especially writing the song's lyrics and/or creating a melody or a tune for the song.

Songwriting

(authorship) The work of a songwriter.

Sonja

A en given name.

Sonnabend

The seventh day of the week in many religious traditions, and the sixth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; the Jewish Sabbath; it follows Friday and precedes Sunday.

Sonne

The star at the center of the Solar System (our solar system), which shines in our sky, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☉.

Sonnenbaden

The act of lying outdoors exposed to the sun, usually wearing little or no clothing, especially in order to get a tan.

Sonnenblume

A bright yellow, like that of the flower petals.

Sonnenbrand

A burn on the skin caused by excess exposure to the sun's rays.

Sonnenbrand bekommen

(transitive) To burn or tan (someone's skin) by the sun; to allow (a part of one's body) to become sunburnt.

Sonnenbräune

A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.

Sonnenbrille

Tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun or other bright light, and may also be worn as a fashion accessory.

Sonnencreme

A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays.

Sonnenfinsternis

Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.

sonnengebräunt

Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.

Sonnenkreme

A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays.

Sonnenlicht

All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.

Sonnenschirm

A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.

Sonnenschutz

(nautical) That part of the poop deck which is continued forward beyond the bulkhead of the cabin.

Sonnenschutzcreme

A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays.

Sonnenstich

(medicine) Heat stroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays.

Sonnenstrahl

A visible, narrow, and intense (relative to ambient light) ray of sunlight.

Sonnenuhr

A device measuring the time of day by the position of a shadow cast by a pole or plate (gnomon) upon an engraved series of marks.

Sonnenuntergang

The changes in color of the sky before and after sunset.

sonnenverbrannt

(of human skin) Having a sunburn or dark tan; having been burned by the sun's rays.

Sonnenwende

(specifically) A plant of the genus Heliotropium, especially the common heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) which has clusters of purple flowers with a strong fragrance.

sonnig

(of weather or a day) Featuring a lot of sunshine.

Sonnt.

Abbreviation of Sunday.

Sonntag

Sunday, observed in Christianity as a day of rest and worship.

sonntags

(US, Canada, informal in UK) On Sunday.

Sonogramm

A medical image produced by an ultrasound echo.

sonst

(postpositive, used only with indefinite or interrogative pronouns) Other; in addition to previously mentioned items.

sonstig

See other (determiner) below.

Sony

A device produced by Sony.

sooft

Every time that.

Sophia

A en given name.

Sophismus

(countable) A flawed argument, superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive.

Sopor

(medicine) An unnaturally deep sleep.

Sopran

The musical part higher in pitch than alto, typically encompassing the range of the treble clef.

Sopranistin

The musical part higher in pitch than alto, typically encompassing the range of the treble clef.

Sopranstimme

(music) The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition.

Sorbet

A dessert of frozen fruit juice with a dairy product such as milk added; a sorbet with dairy ingredients.

Sore

(Australia, ambitransitive) To travel on foot carrying a swag (possessions tied in a blanket). [From 1850s.]

Sorge

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

sorgen

(transitive, intransitive) To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).

sorgen für

To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.

sorgenfrei

light-hearted; vivacious

sorgenvoll

exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person)

Sorgerecht

The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.

Sorgfalt

The state of being accurate; being free from error; exactness; correctness

sorgfältig

Conscientious and painstaking; meticulous.

Sorghum

A cereal, Sorghum genus and species, the grains of which are cultivated to make flour and feed cattle. Almost all cultivated ones as well as some wild ones belong to the species Sorghum bicolor (syn. Sorghum vulgare).

Sorghumhirse

A cereal, Sorghum genus and species, the grains of which are cultivated to make flour and feed cattle. Almost all cultivated ones as well as some wild ones belong to the species Sorghum bicolor (syn. Sorghum vulgare).

sorglos

light-hearted; vivacious

Sorglosigkeit

Carelessness, heedlessness, indifference, or casual unconcern.

sorgsam

Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil.

Sorrent

A town and comune of the province of Naples, Campania, Italy.

sorry

Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.

Sorte

A race or lineage; offspring or issue.

Sortenvielfalt

(ecology) The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.

sortieren

(transitive) To separate items into different categories according to certain criteria that determine their sorts.

sortiert

In order, not messy, tidy.

Sortiment

A collection of varying but related items.