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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.
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.
B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

dünn; wenig Fett; schwach
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
Er hat einen dünnen und muskulösen Körper.
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

Brotlaib
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
Sie kaufte ein frisches Brotlaib aus der Bäckerei.
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

Sexualtrieb
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
Stress kann manchmal das Sexualtrieb einer Person verringern.
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

Linguistik
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Linguistik zu studieren.
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

rechtlich
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
Er ist rechtlich verantwortlich für seine Handlungen.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

wahrscheinlich; mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Es wird wahrscheinlich morgen regnen, laut der Wettervorhersage.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

leuchtend; strahlend; glänzend
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
Die leuchtenden Sterne füllten den dunklen Nachthimmel.
C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

mühsam
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
Das Schreiben des langen Berichts war eine mühsame Aufgabe.
B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

Schleife, Ring
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
Der Faden bildete eine saubere Schleife um das Paket.
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.
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.
A1 noun /lænd/

Land

Land; Boden
Meaning
the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth
Example
The farmer worked hard to cultivate his land and grow healthy crops.
Der Bauer arbeitete hart, um sein Land zu kultivieren und gesunde Ernten zu züchten.
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

Linse
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
Sie kochte rote Linsen zum Abendessen heute Abend.
C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

zusätzliches Geschenk
Meaning
A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.
Example
The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.
Der Ladenbesitzer bot ein Bonbon als zusätzliches Geschenk an.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

verantwortlich; verpflichtet;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
Das Unternehmen ist für Schäden verantwortlich, die durch seine fehlerhaften Produkte verursacht wurden.
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

Lasso
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
Der Cowboy warf sein Lasso, um das entlaufene Pferd zu fangen.
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

Lippe
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
Sie trug vor der Party Lippenstift auf ihren Lippen auf.
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.
A1 verb /lʊk/

look

sehen
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
Sieh dir den schönen Sonnenuntergang am Himmel an.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

Liberalisierung
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
Die Liberalisierung der Handelspolitik zog ausländische Investitionen an.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɛtʃ.əri/

lechery

Lust
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
Der Roman stellte die Lust der korrupten Adligen dar.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

rechtmäßig; legitim; gültig; gerecht;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
Der Richter bestätigte, dass ihre Handlungen gesetzmäßig und angemessen waren.
A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

Leiter
Meaning
a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down
Example
He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.
Er kletterte die Leiter hinauf, um die Bücher auf dem oberen Regal zu erreichen.
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

verrückt; albern; geistig instabil
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
Sein verrücktes Verhalten brachte alle zum Lachen.
C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

Linguist
Meaning
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
Example
She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.
Sie ist eine Linguistin, die sechs Sprachen fließend spricht.
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

enge Hosen
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
Sie kaufte ein neues Paar schwarze Leggings für das Fitnessstudio.
C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

verlangsamen oder zurückbleiben
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
Der alte Computer tendiert dazu, zu verlangsamen, wenn er neue Software ausführt.
A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

lokal; regional
Meaning
belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area
Example
The local people are very friendly.
Die lokalen Leute sind sehr freundlich.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

gesetzgeberisch
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
Das gesetzgebende Gremium hat das neue Steuergesetz verabschiedet.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

gelehrt
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
Sie ist eine gelehrte Historikerin.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

holzartig
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
Der holzartige Stängel stützte die schweren Blumen.
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.
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 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Spirituosen
Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
Der Laden verkauft sowohl Bier als auch Spirituosen.
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

latent oder verborgen
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
Sein künstlerisches Talent blieb über Jahre hinweg latent.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

dünn, biegsam und anmutig in Bewegung
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
Die Tänzerin bewegte sich mit einer lissomen Eleganz.
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

Lachen
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
Der Raum war voller Lachen.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

liberal; tolerant; großzügig; fortschrittlich im Denken
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
Sie hat eine liberale Einstellung gegenüber verschiedenen Kulturen und Überzeugungen.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

Aufstellung
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
Die Veranstaltung präsentierte eine mit Stars besetzte Aufstellung von Musikern.
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

Mangel; Fehlen
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
Der Mangel an Regen in diesem Sommer hat ernsthafte Probleme für die Landwirte verursacht.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

glücklich
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
Sie fühlte sich glücklich, so unterstützende Freunde zu haben.
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 /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

Anhänger
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
Sie bewahrte das Foto ihrer Großmutter im Anhänger auf.
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

faul herumliegen
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
Nach einem langen Arbeitstag lollte er auf dem Sofa.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

energielos
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
Sie fühlte sich energielos, nachdem sie lange Stunden ohne Pause gearbeitet hatte.
B2 noun

Longing

Sehnsucht; Verlangen
A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

neueste
Meaning
most recent in time; newest available
Example
She shared the latest updates with the team.
Sie teilte die neuesten Updates mit dem Team.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

Dozent
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
Der Dozent erklärte die Theorie mit klaren Beispielen.
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

lüstern
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
Das Stück wurde wegen seiner lüsternen Charaktere kritisiert.
C2 noun /loʊd/

lode

Erzlager
Meaning
A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.
Example
The miners discovered a rich lode of silver.
Die Bergleute entdeckten ein reiches Erzvorkommen Silber.
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.
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 /loʊn/

Loan

Darlehen
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
Er nahm ein Darlehen, um ein neues Auto zu kaufen.
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

Limette
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Füge eine Scheibe Limette zu deinem Getränk hinzu.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

absurd
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
Es ist absurd zu glauben, dass die Erde flach ist.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

Preisträger
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
Der Nobelpreisträger hielt einen inspirierenden Vortrag über den Frieden.
B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

Lebensstandard
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
Hohe Lebensstandards verbessern die Zufriedenheit.
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

Liste
Meaning
a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Example
Make a list of things you need to buy.
Erstellen Sie eine Liste der Dinge, die Sie kaufen müssen.
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

in der Musik, sanft und verbunden gespielt oder gesungen
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
Der Pianist spielte das Stück legato, wobei jede Note in die nächste überging.
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

Lotusblume
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
Die Lotusblume blüht wunderschön im stillen Teich.
C1 noun /ˈledʒ.ər/

Ledger

Hauptbuch
Meaning
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
Example
The accountant updated the company ledger daily.
Der Buchhalter aktualisierte das Hauptbuch des Unternehmens täglich.
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

vergleichen
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
Er verglich ihre Stimme mit süßer Musik.
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.
C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

schwerfällig gehen
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
Der Bär ging schwerfällig durch den Wald auf der Suche nach Nahrung.
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

löwenartig
Meaning
Of or resembling a lion.
Example
His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.
Sein löwenartiges Haar ließ ihn in der Menge herausstechen.
A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

senken
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
Das Unternehmen beschloss, die Preise zu senken.
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

Großzügigkeit
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
Die Stiftung überlebte dank der Großzügigkeit reicher Spender.
B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

hauptsächlich
Meaning
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
Example
The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.
Der Erfolg des Projekts war hauptsächlich auf Teamarbeit zurückzuführen.
C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

Gleitfähigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
Example
The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.
Die Gleitfähigkeit der Oberfläche machte das Gehen schwierig.
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

zärtlich; fürsorglich; Liebe und Wärme zeigend
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
Sie ist eine liebevolle Mutter, die sich tief um ihre Kinder kümmert.
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

Lyra
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
Der Musiker spielte eine Melodie auf der Lyra.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

lukrativ
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
Das Immobiliengeschäft ist in städtischen Gebieten sehr lukrativ.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

wörtlich
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
Sein Kommentar war als Scherz gemeint und sollte nicht wörtlich genommen werden.
A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

weniger
Meaning
A smaller amount; not as much.
Example
She spends less money than her brother.
Sie gibt weniger Geld aus als ihr Bruder.
C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

ein humorvolles Gedicht aus fünf Zeilen
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
Sie trug ein lustiges Limerick auf der Party vor.
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

Legalität
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
Der Anwalt stellte die Legalität des Vertrags infrage.
A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

Mittagessen
Meaning
a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal
Example
We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.
Wir haben in einem guten Restaurant in der Innenstadt zu Mittag gegessen.
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.
C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

Nicht-Eingriff-Politik
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
Laissez-faire-Politiken fördern private Unternehmen.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

beweglich und anmutig
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
Ihre bewegliche Figur ermöglichte es ihr, sich wie eine Ballerina zu bewegen.
A1 verb /liːv/

leave

verlassen
Meaning
to go away from; to depart or exit
Example
The train leaves at 6 PM.
Der Zug fährt um 18 Uhr ab.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

klagen
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
Die Firma entschied sich, den Vertragsstreit zu verhandeln.
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

licht
Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
Schalte das Licht ein, es wird dunkel.
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

langandauernd
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
Sie haben eine langandauernde Beziehung zu ihren Lieferanten.
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

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

lassitude

Müdigkeit
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
Nach der langen Wanderung ergriff ein Gefühl der Müdigkeit die Gruppe.
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

länger bleiben als nötig
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
Der Kaffeeduft blieb länger in der Küche.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

beständig; dauerhaft
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
Ihre Freundschaft hatte einen beständigen Einfluss auf ihr Leben.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

Laie; jemand ohne Fachwissen
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
Der Arzt erklärte das Verfahren in einfachen Worten.
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

schockierend und sensationell auf lebendige Weise
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte einen schockierenden Bericht über das Verbrechen.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

Lexikon
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
Ein Übersetzer muss über einen großen Wortschatz beider Sprachen verfügen.
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

Laterne
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
Wir trugen während unserer Campingreise eine Laterne.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

plündern
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Die Demonstranten plünderten mehrere Geschäfte während des Protests.
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.
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

obszön
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er in der Öffentlichkeit obszöne Bemerkungen machte.
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.
B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

Lamm
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
Das kleine Lamm folgte seiner Mutter überall.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

Gesetzgeber
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Die Gesetzgeber stimmten über das neue Bildungsprojekt ab.
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

eine Person, die ziellos an einem Ort verweilt
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
Die Polizei befragte den Loiterer vor dem Laden.
C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

lizenziös
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
Der Roman wurde wegen seiner lizenziösen Themen kritisiert.
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.
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

Logiker
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
Aristoteles gilt als einer der größten Logiker der Geschichte.
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

Viehzucht
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
Viehzucht spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der Ernährungssicherheit.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

Schicht; Schichtung;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
Der Kuchen hat drei Schichten Schokolade.