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C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

bedauerlich
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
Die bedauerliche Leistung des Teams enttäuschte ihre Fans.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

verleumderisch
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
Der Artikel wurde als verleumderisch befunden und musste zurückgezogen werden.
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.
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

geschmeidig und anmutig
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
Die geschmeidige Tänzerin fesselte das Publikum mit ihren anmutigen Drehungen.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

Faulheit
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
Seine Faulheit verhinderte, dass er seine Ziele erreichte.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

Lexikograf
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
Der Lexikograf verbrachte Jahre mit der Zusammenstellung des Wörterbuchs.
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

Üppigkeit
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
Der Garten war voller Üppigkeit tropischer Pflanzen.
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.
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

Rechtsstreit
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
Der Rechtsstreit beschuldigte das Regime der Menschenrechtsverletzungen.
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

eine Person, die langsame Fortschritte macht und hinter den anderen zurückbleibt
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
Der zurückgebliebene Student reichte schließlich seine Aufgabe nach der Frist ein.
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.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

lange Kürbis
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
Sie schnitt den langen Kürbis dünn für das Pfannengericht.
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

schweben
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
Der Zauberer ließ den Tisch während der Show schweben.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

Long pepper

langer Pfeffer
Meaning
a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice
Example
Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times.
Langer Pfeffer war in alten Zeiten wertvoller als schwarzer Pfeffer.
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.
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.
B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

logisch
Meaning
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
Example
Logical circuits ensure effective computation.
Logische Schaltkreise gewährleisten eine effektive Berechnung.
A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

Bibliothek
Meaning
a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
Example
She goes to the library every weekend to study.
Sie geht jedes Wochenende in die Bibliothek, um zu lernen.
B2 noun

Longing

Sehnsucht; Verlangen
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

etwas spät
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
Wir kamen etwas spät zur Party, aber haben trotzdem den meisten Spaß gehabt.
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.
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

vorübergehender Fehler; Lapsus;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
Es gab eine kurze Sicherheitslücke, die dem Eindringling den Zugang zum Gebäude ermöglichte.
C2 noun /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

Wels mit langen Barteln
Meaning
A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth
Example
The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river.
Der Fischer fing einen Wels mit langen Barteln im Fluss.
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

Glück
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

üppig
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
Der üppige Wald war voller Leben.
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.
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

Helligkeit
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
Die Helligkeit des Sterns wurde mit fortschrittlichen Instrumenten gemessen.
A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/

left

links
Meaning
on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
Example
He turned left at the intersection.
Er bog an der Kreuzung nach links ab.
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

verführen
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
Die Werbung verführte Kunden mit Versprechen von Rabatten.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

Kalkstein
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
Das alte Gebäude war aus Kalksteinblöcken gebaut
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.
B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

Geliebter
Meaning
a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone
Example
She met her lover at the café every evening.
Sie traf ihren Geliebten jeden Abend im Café.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
Es gibt eine hohe Wahrscheinlichkeit für Regen morgen.
A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

Bein
Meaning
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Er verletzte sich am Bein, als er Fußball spielte.
B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

Leinenstoff
Meaning
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
Example
She bought new linen curtains for the living room.
Sie kaufte neue Leinenvorhänge für das Wohnzimmer.
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

Lampe
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
Sie schaltete die Leselampe ein, um ihr Buch zu beleuchten.
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

süßer Likör
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
Sie servierte ein kleines Glas Kirschlikör nach dem Abendessen.
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 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

verrückt
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
Der Fahrer fuhr wie ein Verrückter auf der Autobahn.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

Heuschrecke
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
Die Heuschrecken zerstörten das gesamte Weizenfeld.
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

sich kümmern um
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
Sie kümmert sich um ihren jüngeren Bruder, während ihre Eltern arbeiten.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

Löwin
Meaning
an adult female lion
Example
The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.
Die wilde Löwin beschützte ihre Jungen vor der Gefahr.
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 /lʌst/

Lust

sehr starker sexueller Wunsch; ein leidenschaftlicher Wunsch nach etwas
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
Seine Lust nach Macht korrumpierte ihn völlig.
B2 noun /ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/

Looking glass

Spiegel
Meaning
a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images
Example
She looked at herself in the looking glass.
Sie sah sich im Spiegel an.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

Latein
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
Viele englische Wörter stammen aus dem Lateinischen.
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

lungi
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
Er trug einen bequemen Lungi, während er zu Hause entspannte.
C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

mit einem Riegel schließen
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
Sie schloss die Tür mit dem Riegel, bevor sie das Haus verließ.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

aufhellen; erleichtern
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
Ein Witz kann die Stimmung in einer angespannten Besprechung aufhellen.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

leck; loch
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
Es gibt ein Leck im Wasserrohr.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

lobenswert
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
Ihre Bemühungen, den Armen zu helfen, sind wirklich lobenswert.
B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

loyalität
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
Seine Loyalität gegenüber dem Unternehmen verschaffte ihm großen Respekt.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

lebendig; lebendig; fröhlich
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
Die Kinder hatten eine lebhafte Diskussion über ihre Lieblingsbücher.
A1 verb /læf/

laugh

lachen
Meaning
to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement
Example
The joke made everyone laugh.
Der Witz brachte alle zum Lachen.
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

Linoleum
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
Sie beschlossen, den Küchenboden mit Linoleum zu bedecken.
B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

Grenze; Beschränkung
Meaning
a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed
Example
There is a speed limit on this road.
Es gibt eine Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung auf dieser Straße.
C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

Liquidität
Meaning
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.
Example
Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.
Die Aufrechterhaltung der Liquidität ist entscheidend für die finanzielle Stabilität.
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 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

unmoralische Person
Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
Der Roman beschrieb das ungezähmte Leben eines Libertins im Frankreich des 18. Jahrhunderts.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

deponie
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
Die Stadt baute eine neue Deponie, um ihr wachsendes Abfallproblem zu bewältigen.
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.
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.
A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

lügen, liegen
Meaning
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
Example
The book lies on the table.
Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

litschi
Meaning
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
Example
The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.
Die Litschis haben eine raue rosa Schale, die man abzieht, um die süße weiße Frucht darin zu essen.
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

verflüssigen
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
Die Wärme wird die Butter in wenigen Minuten verflüssigen.
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 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

lobend
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
Sie schrieb eine lobende Rezension des neuen Buches.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

leopard
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
Der Leopard kletterte auf den Baum, um im Schatten zu ruhen.
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 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

klagen
Meaning
to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
Example
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
Sie klagte über den Verlust ihres Kindheitshauses.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

Hummer
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
Der Hummer wurde mit geschmolzener Butter und Zitrone serviert.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

am wenigsten
Meaning
smallest in amount or degree; minimal
Example
This is the least expensive option available.
Dies ist die günstigste verfügbare Option.
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

Labyrinth, kompliziertes Netz von Wegen
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
Die Straßen der Stadt waren wie ein Labyrinth.
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.
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.
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

heftig kritisieren
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
Der Trainer hat das Team für ihre schlechte Leistung scharf kritisiert.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

waschen
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
Sie wusch ihr Gesicht mit kaltem Wasser.
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

legitim; gültig; authentisch; vernünftig
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
Er hat einen legitimen Grund, zu spät zu kommen.
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

Abschied
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
Sein Abschied von seinen Freunden war emotional.
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

Lanze
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
Der Ritter stürmte vorwärts mit seiner Lanze bereit.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

Sprache
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
Englisch ist eine globale Sprache für Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft geworden.
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

Verbindung
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
Sie arbeitet als Verbindungsperson zwischen der Firma und ihren Kunden.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

litanei
Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
Der Politiker gab eine lange Liste von Versprechungen während des Wahlkampfs.
A1 verb /let/

let

erlauben
Meaning
to allow someone to do something; to give permission
Example
Please let me help you with that task.
Bitte lassen Sie mich Ihnen bei dieser Aufgabe helfen.
A1 verb /luːz/

lose

verlieren
Meaning
to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace
Example
I hope I don't lose my keys again.
Ich hoffe, ich verliere meine Schlüssel nicht wieder.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

ähnlichkeit; gleichheit
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
Das Porträt zeigt eine starke Ähnlichkeit mit ihrer Großmutter.
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

gesetzlich regeln
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
Die Regierung plant, neue Sicherheitsstandards zu gesetzlich festzulegen.
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

Mondsichel
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
Der Mathematiker untersuchte die Eigenschaften der Mondsichel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Liter
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
Im Rezept werden zwei Liter Wasser benötigt.
C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

Wäsche waschen / die Herkunft von illegal erlangtem Geld verschleiern
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
Sie wusch am Sonntag alle schmutzigen Kleider.
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.
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

abgeneigt
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
Sie war abgeneigt, ihren Fehler vor allen zuzugeben.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /laɪt red/

Light Red

hellrot
Meaning
a pale or diluted shade of red color
Example
She wore a light red dress to the party.
Sie trug ein hellrotes Kleid zur Party.
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

Reste; Überbleibsel
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
Die Reste vom Abendessen wurden dem Hund gegeben.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

Einsamkeit
Meaning
The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.
Example
She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.
Sie fühlte eine tiefe Einsamkeit, nachdem sie in die neue Stadt gezogen war.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

tödlich; fatal;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
Das Gift der Schlange ist tödlich für Menschen, wenn es nicht sofort behandelt wird.
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

Flusen
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
Nach dem Waschen waren Flusen auf seinem schwarzen Hemd.