StingrayBench/StingrayBench huggingface dataset:
Word pair: "tactical" (L1) / "taktisch" (L2)
Meaning in L1: tactical
Meaning in L2: tactical
Sentence in L1: Tactical retreat was the only option to avoid further casualties.
Sentence in L2: Der taktische Rückzug war die einzige Option, um weitere Opfer zu vermeiden.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "fish" (L1) / "fischen" (L2)
Meaning in L1: to fish
Meaning in L2: to fish
Sentence in L1: We can go fishing at the lake tomorrow if you like.
Sentence in L2: Wir können morgen am See fischen gehen, wenn du möchtest.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "cliff" (L1) / "Klippe" (L2)
Meaning in L1: cliff
Meaning in L2: cliff
Sentence in L1: It was too dangerous to walk on the cliffs because the ground was so slippery.
Sentence in L2: An den Klippen war es zu gefährlich zu wandern, weil der Boden so rutschig war.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "melody" (L1) / "Melodie" (L2)
Meaning in L1: melody
Meaning in L2: melody
Sentence in L1: The song is really catchy. I can't get the melody out of my head.
Sentence in L2: Das Lied ist wirklich eingänglich. Die Melodie geht mir nicht mehr aus dem Kopf.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "mosque" (L1) / "Moschee" (L2)
Meaning in L1: mosque
Meaning in L2: mosque
Sentence in L1: The muezzin calls to prayer in the mosque five times a day.
Sentence in L2: Der Muezzin ruft fünfmal täglich zum Gebet in der Moschee.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "mosquito" (L1) / "Moskito" (L2)
Meaning in L1: mosquito
Meaning in L2: mosquito
Sentence in L1: The mosquitoes rob me of my sleep with their loud buzzing!
Sentence in L2: Die Moskitos rauben mir den Schlaf mit ihrem lauten Summen!
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "nephew" (L1) / "Neffe" (L2)
Meaning in L1: nephew
Meaning in L2: nephew
Sentence in L1: She went on a trip to an amusement park with her nephew.
Sentence in L2: Sie machte einen Ausflug zu einem Freizeitpark mit ihrem Neffen.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "often" (L1) / "oft" (L2)
Meaning in L1: often
Meaning in L2: often
Sentence in L1: I often go to the canteen for lunch because of the cheap prices.
Sentence in L2: Wegen der billigen Preise gehe ich zum Mittagessen oft in die Mensa.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "syllable" (L1) / "Silbe" (L2)
Meaning in L1: syllable
Meaning in L2: syllable
Sentence in L1: How many syllables are in this long word? Is that six?
Sentence in L2: Wie viele Silben hat dieses lange Wort hier? Sind das sechs?
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "synagogue" (L1) / "Synagoge" (L2)
Meaning in L1: synagogue
Meaning in L2: synagogue
Sentence in L1: The synagogue in the old town is said to be one of the oldest in the country.
Sentence in L2: Die Synagoge in der Altstadt soll eine der ältesten des Landes sein.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "tea" (L1) / "Tee" (L2)
Meaning in L1: tea
Meaning in L2: tea
Sentence in L1: I'd like a cup of tea and a brownie with that, please.
Sentence in L2: Ich hätte gern eine Tasse Tee und einen Brownie dazu, bitte.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "therapist" (L1) / "Therapeutin" (L2)
Meaning in L1: therapist
Meaning in L2: therapist
Sentence in L1: The therapist called her patient to arrange the next appointment.
Sentence in L2: Die Therapeutin rief ihren Patienten an, um den nächsten Termin zu vereinbaren.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "thirsty" (L1) / "durstig" (L2)
Meaning in L1: thirsty
Meaning in L2: thirsty
Sentence in L1: After the marathon, she was so thirsty that she drank almost half a liter of water in one go.
Sentence in L2: Nach dem Marathon war sie so durstig, dass sie fast einen halben Liter Wasser auf einmal trank.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "thermometer" (L1) / "Thermometer" (L2)
Meaning in L1: thermometer
Meaning in L2: thermometer
Sentence in L1: The thermometer showed 37 degrees Celsius. Even in the shade, the heat was almost unbearable.
Sentence in L2: Das Thermometer zeigte 37 Grad Celsius an. Selbst im Schatten war die Hitze kaum ausuhalten.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "toxology" (L1) / "Toxologie" (L2)
Meaning in L1: toxology
Meaning in L2: toxology
Sentence in L1: The toxicology results were all negative.
Sentence in L2: Die Befunde aus der Toxologie waren allesamt negativ.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "unpopular" (L1) / "unpopulär" (L2)
Meaning in L1: unpopular
Meaning in L2: unpopular
Sentence in L1: He had a rather unpopular opinion on this topic and the discussion continued.
Sentence in L2: Er hatte bei diesem Thema eher eine unpopuläre Meinung und die Diskussion ging weiter.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "vitamin" (L1) / "Vitamin" (L2)
Meaning in L1: vitamin
Meaning in L2: vitamin
Sentence in L1: Most Germans have a vitamin D deficiency in winter.
Sentence in L2: Die meisten Deutschen haben im Winter einen Vitamin D-Mangel.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "widow" (L1) / "Witwe" (L2)
Meaning in L1: widow
Meaning in L2: widow
Sentence in L1: At the funeral, the widow of the deceased wore a black veil that covered her face.
Sentence in L2: Die Witwe des Verstorbenen trug an der Beerdigung einen schwarzen Schleier, der ihr Gesicht verdeckte.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "abbot" (L1) / "Abt" (L2)
Meaning in L1: abbot
Meaning in L2: abbot
Sentence in L1: After the mass, the abbot of the monastery extinguished all the candles in the room.
Sentence in L2: Nach der Messe löschte der Abt des Klosters alle Kerzen im Raum.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "allergic" (L1) / "allergisch" (L2)
Meaning in L1: allergic
Meaning in L2: allergic
Sentence in L1: Are there nuts in the cake? I am highly allergic to peanuts and walnuts.
Sentence in L2: Sind in dem Kuchen Nüsse? Ich reagiere stark allergisch gegen Erdnüsse und Walnüsse.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "aquarium" (L1) / "Aquarium" (L2)
Meaning in L1: aquarium
Meaning in L2: aquarium
Sentence in L1: A small squid was swimming in the aquarium.
Sentence in L2: Im Aquarium schwamm ein kleiner Tintenfisch.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "architect" (L1) / "Architekt" (L2)
Meaning in L1: architect
Meaning in L2: architect
Sentence in L1: We would like to hire an architect for the renovation. Can you recommend someone?
Sentence in L2: Wir möchten für den Umbau einen Architekten engagieren. Kannst du uns jemanden empfehlen?
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "asthma" (L1) / "Asthma" (L2)
Meaning in L1: asthma
Meaning in L2: asthma
Sentence in L1: She had suffered from asthma since childhood, but was nevertheless a gifted climber.
Sentence in L2: Sie litt seit ihrer Kindheit unter Asthma, aber war trotzdem eine begnadete Kletterin.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "bacteria" (L1) / "Bakterien" (L2)
Meaning in L1: bacteria
Meaning in L2: bacteria
Sentence in L1: A large amount of bacteria often accumulates on the touchscreen of smartphones.
Sentence in L2: Auf dem Touchscreen von Smartphones sammelt sich häufig eine große Menge von Bakterien an.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "bakery" (L1) / "Bäckerei" (L2)
Meaning in L1: bakery
Meaning in L2: bakery
Sentence in L1: The bakery around the corner has the best bread in town!
Sentence in L2: An der Bäckerei um die Ecke gibt es das beste Brot der Stadt!
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "bamboo" (L1) / "Bambus" (L2)
Meaning in L1: bamboo
Meaning in L2: bamboo
Sentence in L1: Bamboo is a rapidly renewable material.
Sentence in L2: Bambus ist ein schnell nachwachsendes Material.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "bass" (L1) / "Bass" (L2)
Meaning in L1: bass
Meaning in L2: bass
Sentence in L1: The bass is set too loud. You can barely hear the singer.
Sentence in L2: Der Bass ist zu laut eingestellt. Man hört kaum die Sängerin.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "caffeine" (L1) / "Koffein" (L2)
Meaning in L1: caffein
Meaning in L2: caffein
Sentence in L1: I want to give up caffeine in the near future because I am always tired.
Sentence in L2: Ich möchte in nächster Zeit auf Koffein verzichten, weil ich immer so müde bin.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "characterize" (L1) / "charakterisieren" (L2)
Meaning in L1: characterize
Meaning in L2: characterize
Sentence in L1: This area is characterized by the mountain landscape with numerous clear lakes.
Sentence in L2: Diese Gegend ist durch charakterisiert durch die Berglandschaft mit zahlreichen klaren Seen.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "chemistry" (L1) / "Chemie" (L2)
Meaning in L1: chemistry
Meaning in L2: chemistry
Sentence in L1: Chemistry and biology were my favorite subjects at school.
Sentence in L2: Chemie und Biologie waren meine Lieblingsfächer in der Schule.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "cigarette" (L1) / "Zigarette" (L2)
Meaning in L1: cigarette
Meaning in L2: cigarette
Sentence in L1: The consumption of cigarettes has decreased slightly in recent years.
Sentence in L2: Der Konsum von Zigaretten hat in den letzten Jahren leicht abgenommen.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "classify" (L1) / "klassifizieren" (L2)
Meaning in L1: classify
Meaning in L2: classify
Sentence in L1: The model must classify the images as either a cat or a dog.
Sentence in L2: Das Modell soll die Bilder entweder als Katze oder als Hund klassifizieren.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "comet" (L1) / "Komet" (L2)
Meaning in L1: comet
Meaning in L2: comet
Sentence in L1: Tonight you can view the comet with a telescope.
Sentence in L2: Heute Nacht kann man den Komet mit einem Teleskop betrachten.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "complicated" (L1) / "kompliziert" (L2)
Meaning in L1: complicated
Meaning in L2: complicated
Sentence in L1: The last level was so complicated that I abandoned the video game.
Sentence in L2: Das letzte Level war so kompliziert, dass ich das Videospiel abgebrochen habe.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "corollary" (L1) / "Korollar" (L2)
Meaning in L1: corollary
Meaning in L2: corollary
Sentence in L1: I would like to refer to the above corollary for this mathematical proof. 
Sentence in L2: Ich möchte für diesen mathematischen Beweis auf das obenstehende Korollar verweisen. 
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "crystal" (L1) / "Kristall" (L2)
Meaning in L1: crystal
Meaning in L2: crystal
Sentence in L1: This store sells crystals in all shapes and colors.
Sentence in L2: In diesem Laden werden Kristalle in allen möglichen Formen und Farben verkauft.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "degenerative" (L1) / "degenerativ" (L2)
Meaning in L1: degenerative
Meaning in L2: degenerative
Sentence in L1: Degenerative diseases are diseases caused by the wear and tear or ageing of cells.
Sentence in L2: Degenerative Erkrankungen sind Erkrankungen, die durch Abnutzung oder Alterung von Zellen entstehen.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "dessert" (L1) / "Dessert" (L2)
Meaning in L1: dessert
Meaning in L2: dessert
Sentence in L1: What are we having for dessert? Shall we order the chocolate mousse? 
Sentence in L2: Was essen wir zum Dessert? Wollen wir das Mousse au Chocolat bestellen? 
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "didactic" (L1) / "didaktisch" (L2)
Meaning in L1: didactic
Meaning in L2: didactic
Sentence in L1: This is my favorite professor. His didactic skills are outstanding.
Sentence in L2: Das ist mein Lieblingsprofessor. Seine didaktischen Fähigkeiten sind überragend.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "dune" (L1) / "Düne" (L2)
Meaning in L1: dune
Meaning in L2: dune
Sentence in L1: The dunes on the beach had been reshaped by the storm the day before.
Sentence in L2: Die Dünen am Strand waren durch den Sturm am Vortag neu geformt worden.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "elephant" (L1) / "Elefant" (L2)
Meaning in L1: elephant
Meaning in L2: elephant
Sentence in L1: The elephant enclosure is extended in winter.
Sentence in L2: Das Gehege der Elefanten wird im Winter ausgebaut.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "financially" (L1) / "finanziell" (L2)
Meaning in L1: financially
Meaning in L2: financially
Sentence in L1: It remains to be seen whether this business will be financially worthwhile.
Sentence in L2: Ob sich dieses Geschäft finanziell lohnen wird, wird sich noch zeigen.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "fist" (L1) / "Faust" (L2)
Meaning in L1: fist
Meaning in L2: fist
Sentence in L1: She clenched her fist when she heard what was being said about her.
Sentence in L2: Sie ballte die Faust, als sie hörte, was über sie erzählt wurde.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "guitar" (L1) / "Gitarre" (L2)
Meaning in L1: guitar
Meaning in L2: guitar
Sentence in L1: My brother wants to start learning to play the guitar.
Sentence in L2: Mein Bruder möchte anfangen, Gitarre spielen zu lernen.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes