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C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

instabil
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
Ihre Stimmung war so instabil, dass sie sich innerhalb einer Stunde mehrmals änderte.
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

Linse
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
Er reinigte die Kamera Linse, bevor er das Bild aufnahm.
A2 noun /ˈlem.ən/

Lemon

Zitrone
Meaning
a yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
She squeezed a lemon into her tea.
Sie presste eine Zitrone in ihren Tee.
A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

Verbindung
Meaning
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
Example
The article includes a link to the official website.
Der Artikel enthält einen Link zur offiziellen Webseite.
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

lauern
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
Ein Fremder schlich im Schatten umher.
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

Langur
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
Der Langur saß auf dem Ast des Baums und aß Früchte.
C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

Glanz
Meaning
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
Example
The diamond had a brilliant luster.
Der Diamant hatte einen brillanten Glanz.
C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

verabscheuen
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
Er hasst es, zu spät zu Meetings zu kommen.
C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

Erdrutsch
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
Starke Regenfälle lösten einen massiven Erdrutsch aus, der die Bergstraße blockierte.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

klage
Meaning
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
Example
The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen falscher Werbung verklagt.
B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

Mondfinsternis
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
Wir haben die Mondfinsternis von unserem Garten aus gesehen.
B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

locker
Meaning
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
Example
The screw is loose and needs tightening.
Die Schraube ist locker und muss angezogen werden.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Longanfrucht
Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
Longanfrüchte werden oft frisch oder getrocknet gegessen und sind in asiatischen Desserts beliebt.
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

lüstern
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
Der Charakter wurde als ein lüsternes altes Mann dargestellt.
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

Meilenstein
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
Das Weltraumrestaurant ist ein Meilenstein in der Innovation.
B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

Leder
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
Er kaufte eine Lederjacke im Laden.
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

Hervorragende Person
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
Er wird als herausragende Person in der Welt der Wissenschaft angesehen.
C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

beruhigen
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
Die sanfte Musik hat das Baby zum Schlafen gebracht.
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

Spielraum
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
Der Manager gab dem Team etwas Spielraum, um das Projekt zu beenden.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

literarisch
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Sie ist eine bekannte Figur in der literarischen Welt.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

liquidieren
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
Das Unternehmen entschloss sich, seine Vermögenswerte zu liquidieren, um die Gläubiger zu bezahlen.
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

Wachsamkeit, Aufsicht
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
Der Wachmann hielt Ausschau nach verdächtigen Aktivitäten.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

Abführmittel
Meaning
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
Example
The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein mildes Abführmittel für ihren Zustand.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

loyal; treu; zuverlässig
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
Er blieb seinen Freunden in schwierigen Zeiten loyal.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

Lapidarist
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
Das Museum zeigte lapidarische Werkzeuge, die in alten Zeiten verwendet wurden.
A1 noun

Love

Liebe
B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

Vermieterin
Meaning
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
Example
The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.
Die freundliche Vermieterin stellte frische Handtücher zur Verfügung und zeigte uns die Wohnung.
A2 noun /læb/

lab

Labor
Meaning
a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.
Die Studenten führten ein Experiment im Chemielabor durch.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

kleines Mädchen
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
Der alte Mann begrüßte das kleine Mädchen herzlich.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

Lügner
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
Niemand vertraute ihm, weil er ein bekannter Lügner war.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

klar
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
Das klare Wasser des Sees spiegelte den Himmel perfekt wider.
B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

labor
Meaning
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.
Die Wissenschaftler führten ihre Experimente im gut ausgestatteten Labor durch.
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

lahm; hinkend
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
Das verletzte Pferd war lahm und konnte nicht richtig laufen.
B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

gestartet
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
Der Satellit wurde erfolgreich gestartet.
B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

luxuriös
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
Sie übernachteten in einem luxuriösen Hotel während ihres Urlaubs.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

Befreiung
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
Befreiungsbewegungen inspirierten viele Länder.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

gesetzlos; anarchisch; unordentlich; kriminell
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
Die Grenzstadt war bekannt für ihr gesetzloses Verhalten und das Chaos.
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

Sprach-Apps
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
Sprach-Apps machen das Lernen einfacher.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

nachlässig oder faul
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
Seine nachlässige Haltung gegenüber der Arbeit ärgerte seinen Chef.
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

Rasen
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
Sie gießt den Rasen jeden Morgen.
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
Der Arbeiter arbeitete lange Stunden auf der Baustelle.
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

demütig
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
Sie stieg von einer niedrigen Position zur CEO des Unternehmens auf.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

misstrauisch
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
Sie war misstrauisch, in das neue Geschäft zu investieren.
B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

lotterie
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
Example
He won a car in the national lottery.
Er gewann ein Auto in der nationalen Lotterie.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

Kläger
Meaning
a person involved in a lawsuit
Example
The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.
Das Gericht hat beide Kläger zur Anhörung vorgeladen.
C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

Drehbank
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
Der Zimmermann benutzte eine Drehbank, um die Holzschale zu formen.
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

legal
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
Rechtssysteme sichern Gerechtigkeit.
C2 noun /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

Laien
Meaning
Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.
Example
The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.
Die Kirche hieß die Laien willkommen, um an der Veranstaltung teilzunehmen.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

Zug
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Ihre feinen Züge verrieten ihre edle Geburt.
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

loben
Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
Der Kritiker lobte die Darbietung des Schauspielers als Meisterwerk.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

Beleuchtung
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
Die Beleuchtung im Restaurant schuf eine warme und gemütliche Atmosphäre.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

lange Zeit
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long time
Example
They are longtime friends who met in college.
Sie sind langjährige Freunde, die sich an der Universität getroffen haben.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

liga
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Mehrere Clubs gründeten eine Liga, um den Sportsgeist zu fördern.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

trauernd, weinend
Meaning
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
Example
The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.
Das weinende Ende des Films ließ das Publikum in Tränen.
C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

Abstammung
Meaning
Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.
Example
Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.
Die Spur deines Stammbaums kann unbekannte Vorfahren aufdecken.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

zuhörer
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
Sie ist eine gute Zuhörerin, die immer die Probleme der anderen versteht.
B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

Lizenz / Erlaubnis
Meaning
A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).
Example
You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.
Man muss einen Führerschein haben, um ein Auto gesetzlich zu fahren.
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

klein
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
Er trank ein wenig Wasser, bevor er ins Bett ging.
A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

groß; riesig; enorm
Meaning
of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Example
The large building dominated the city skyline.
Das große Gebäude dominierte die Skyline der Stadt.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

Gesichtszüge
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
Die Gesichtszüge seines Gesichts waren scharf und streng.
C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

leuchtend
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
Die leuchtenden Sterne erhellten den Nachthimmel.
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

Lachen
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
Der Raum war voller Lachen.
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

am wenigsten vorbereitet
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
Bangladesch gehört zu den am wenigsten vorbereiteten Ländern für die Anpassung an den Klimawandel.
C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

römischer Soldat
Meaning
a soldier in the Roman army
Example
Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.
Jeder Legionär trug ein Schild und ein Kurzschwert.
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

Dame; Frau mit guten Manieren;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
Die ältere Dame überquerte die Straße mit Hilfe ihres Gehstockes.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

humpeln / schwach
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
Er hinkte, nachdem er sich am Knöchel verletzt hatte.
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

begrenzung
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
Die Begrenzung von Daten beeinflusst politische Entscheidungsprozesse.
B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

Kopfsalat
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
Sie fügte frischen Kopfsalat zum Sandwich hinzu.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

Vermieter
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
Der Vermieter sammelte die monatliche Miete von allen Mietern.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

Lithotyp (Druckoberfläche)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
Der Drucker verwendete einen Lithotyp, um mehrere Kopien des Designs zu erstellen.
A1 verb /laɪk/

like

mögen
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
Ich lese gerne Bücher in meiner Freizeit.
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

Aufstellung; in einer Reihe aufstellen
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
Der Trainer gab die Aufstellung vor dem Spiel bekannt.
C1 noun /luːm/

Loom

Webstuhl
Meaning
a machine for weaving cloth; to appear threatening or menacing
Example
The weaver worked at the loom to create beautiful fabrics.
Der Weber arbeitete am Webstuhl, um schöne Stoffe zu schaffen.
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

Logik
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
Ihr Argument basierte auf solider Logik.
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

legalisieren
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, Online-Geschäfte zu legalisieren.
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

Schoß
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
Die Katze rollte sich bequem in ihrem Schoß zusammen, während sie ihr Buch las.
C2 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

Leichtigkeit; Frivolität; Mangel an Respekt
Meaning
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Example
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
Die Leichtigkeit im Gerichtssaal war unangemessen.
A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

Glühbirne
Meaning
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
Example
The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.
Die Glühbirne in der Küche muss ersetzt werden.
C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

linguistisch
Meaning
Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.
Example
The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.
Das KI-Modell lernt von linguistischen Mustern.
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

verherrlichen
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
Die Presse begann, den jungen Wissenschaftler nach seiner Entdeckung zu lionisieren.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

wütend
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
Sie war wütend, als sie von dem Verrat erfuhr.
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

Theorie des Lass sie denken, was sie wollen
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
Er folgt der 'Lass sie Theorie' und ignoriert Negativität.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

Lesbe
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
Sie ist eine stolze Lesbe und setzt sich für gleiche Rechte ein.
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

lecken
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
Die Katze leckte ihre Pfoten sauber.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

in Bezug auf Milch oder Milchsäure
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
Intensive Übungen können zu einer Ansammlung von Milchsäure in den Muskeln führen.
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
Fischerei ist der wichtigste Lebensunterhalt der Küstengemeinden.
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

herumstehen, ziellos bleiben
Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
Den Jugendlichen wurde gesagt, sie sollten nicht vor dem Laden herumlaufen.
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

befreien
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
Die Armee befreite die Stadt von der feindlichen Kontrolle.
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

groß und dünn
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
Der große, dünne Teenager ragte über seine Klassenkameraden hinaus.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

Lexikographie
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
Lexikographie erfordert sowohl sprachliche als auch kulturelle Kenntnisse.
C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

Klumpen; Stück; Brocken
Meaning
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Example
She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.
Sie fand ein Stück Zucker in der Schüssel.
C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

Leine
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
Der Hund war während des Spaziergangs an der Leine.
A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

heben
Meaning
to raise or move upward; to pick up
Example
He lifted the heavy box with effort.
Er hob die schwere Kiste mit Anstrengung.
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

junger Junge
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
Der alte Mann schenkte dem jungen Buben ein freundliches Lächeln.
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

Großzügigkeit
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
Seine Großzügigkeit gegenüber der Wohltätigkeit wurde sehr geschätzt.
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

Nachsicht
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
Der Richter zeigte Nachsicht in seinem Urteil.
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

lokomotive
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
Die alte Dampflokomotive wurde für das Museum restauriert.
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

in Luxus schwelgen
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
Sie hat sich in dem warmen Blubberbad nach einem langen Tag luxuriert.
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

rechtfertigte Selbstverteidigung
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
Das Land behauptete, es sei eine rechtfertigte Selbstverteidigung.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

lebenszeit
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
Sie erreichte mehr in ihrer Lebenszeit als die meisten Menschen träumen.
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

Blutegel
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
Der Blutegel haftete während des Schwimmens an seinem Bein.
B1 verb /leɪ/

lay

legen
Meaning
to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully
Example
Please lay the book on the table.
Bitte legen Sie das Buch auf den Tisch.
B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

Liter
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids
Example
She bought a litre of milk from the shop.
Sie kaufte einen Liter Milch im Laden.
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

Lässigkeit
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
Der heiße Nachmittag füllte sie mit Lässigkeit.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

Lithographie (Steindruck)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
Das Museum zeigte einen seltenen Lithographen aus dem 19. Jahrhundert.
C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

fruchtbarer Lehmboden
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
Loam-Boden ist ideal für die Landwirtschaft aufgrund seines Nährstoffgehalts.
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

ein großes, luxuriöses Auto, das von einem Chauffeur gefahren wird
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
Die Braut kam in einer weißen Limousine an.
A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/

lots

viele
Meaning
A large number or amount of something.
Example
She has lots of friends in the city.
Sie hat viele Freunde in der Stadt.
C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

Haftung
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
Die Verbindlichkeiten des Unternehmens überstiegen seine Vermögenswerte.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

langjährig
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
Sie ist eine langjährige Freundin meiner Familie.
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

lantana
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
Die Lantana-Blumen ziehen Schmetterlinge in den Garten.
A2 noun /ˈlɜːrnər/

learner

Lernender
Meaning
a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience
Example
She is a fast learner.
Sie ist eine schnelle Lernerin.
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

Glied
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
Er brach ein Glied, als er den Baum hinaufkletterte.
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

Führer
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
Der Führer inspirierte die Menschen.
C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

schlingern, plötzliches, unkontrolliertes Bewegen
Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
Der Bus schlingerte nach vorne, als der Fahrer die Bremsen betätigte.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

Leben / Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
Er verdient seinen Lebensunterhalt als Lehrer.
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

Landschaft
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
Die Berglandschaft war atemberaubend mit ihren schneebedeckten Gipfeln und grünen Tälern.
A2 verb /liːd/

lead

führen
Meaning
To guide or be in charge; to show the way.
Example
He led the team to victory.
Er führte das Team zum Sieg.
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

Hebelwirkung
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
Hebelwirkung verstärkt deine Bemühungen und skaliert deine Arbeit.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

Gesetzgeber
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
Moses wird oft als großer Gesetzgeber in der Geschichte angesehen.
C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

Lipogenese
Meaning
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
Example
Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.
Übermäßige Kohlenhydrataufnahme fördert die Lipogenese und die Fettspeicherung.