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C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

verfallen oder verwahrlosen
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
Das Projekt begann aufgrund fehlender Mittel zu verfallen.
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 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

köstlich
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
Sie servierte einen köstlichen Schokoladenkuchen.
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.
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

nächtliches Studium
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
Sein Roman war das Ergebnis langen nächtlichen Studiums.
B1 verb /lend/

lend

leihen
Meaning
to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something
Example
Can you lend me your pen?
Kannst du mir deinen Stift leihen?
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.
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.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

der Länge nach; entlang der längsten Dimension
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
Falten Sie das Papier der Länge nach, um es leichter zu transportieren.
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 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.
C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

erheben
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
Die Regierung entschied, eine neue Steuer auf Luxusgüter zu erheben.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

luxuriös; extravaganz; großzügig
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
Die Hochzeit war eine luxuriöse Feier mit Hunderten von Gästen.
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.
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.
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 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 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 /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.
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.
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.
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 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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

Suppenkelle
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
Verwenden Sie die Suppenkelle, um die heiße Suppe in Schalen zu servieren.
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 /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 /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

Literaten
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
Die Veranstaltung wurde von Dichtern, Kritikern und anderen Mitgliedern der Literaten besucht.
C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

klar und leicht verständlich
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
Seine Erklärung war so klar, dass jeder sie verstanden hat.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

Wiegenlied
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
Sie sang ihrem Baby jede Nacht ein Wiegenlied.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

Liste
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
Die Liste der verfügbaren Stellen wurde täglich aktualisiert.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

leuchtend
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
Das leuchtende Zifferblatt der Uhr war im Dunkeln sichtbar.
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.
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

Lob
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
Der Dichter erhielt viel Lob für seine bewegenden Verse.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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 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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

Luxus
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
Sie genossen den Luxus eines Fünf-Sterne-Hotels.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

sehr klein
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
Das Modell-Dorf war mit sehr kleinen Häusern gefüllt.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

legendär
Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

Flüssigkeit
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
Wasser ist bei Raumtemperatur eine Flüssigkeit.
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.
A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

Gesetz
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
Jeder muss das Gesetz befolgen.
C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

Hebel, stange
Meaning
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
Example
He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.
Er benutzte einen Hebel, um den schweren Stein zu heben.
B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

helle Farbe
Meaning
a pale or bright shade of any color
Example
The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.
Die Wände wurden in hellen Farben gestrichen, um den Raum größer erscheinen zu lassen.
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 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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

windabgewandte Seite
Meaning
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
Example
They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.
Sie haben ihr Lager an der windabgewandten Seite des Hügels aufgebaut.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

mit Milch verwandt oder ähnlich wie Milch
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
Die laktialen Gefäße im Dünndarm absorbieren diätetische Fette.
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

Müll
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
Der Park war nach dem Festival voller Müll.
A1 verb /lɪv/

live

leben
Meaning
to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
Example
They live in a beautiful house by the lake.
Sie leben in einem schönen Haus am See.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

lasterhaft
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Die lasterhaften Bemerkungen machten alle unbehaglich.
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.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

junger Lord
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
Der arrogante Lordling verlangte Respekt trotz seines Mangels an Erfahrung.
A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/

Light green

hellgrün
Meaning
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
Example
She wore a light green dress to the garden party.
Sie trug ein hellgrünes Kleid zur Gartenparty.
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

blätterlos; kahl
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
Die blätterlosen Bäume sahen im Winter kahl aus.
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 /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.
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

Lehnsherr
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
Der Ritter schwor seinem Lehnsherrn Treue.
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

Logo
Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
Das Logo des Unternehmens wurde neu gestaltet, um sein neues Image widerzuspiegeln.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

glanzlos
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
Die glanzlose Leistung enttäuschte das Publikum.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

Legitimität
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
Die Legitimität der Wahl wurde von den Beobachtern infrage gestellt.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

blitz
Meaning
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
Example
The lightning struck a tree near our house.
Der Blitz schlug in einen Baum in der Nähe unseres Hauses ein.
C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

Liberalismus
Meaning
a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality
Example
Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.
Liberalismus betont die Meinungsfreiheit und die Menschenrechte.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌv.li/

Lovely

schön; charmant; reizend; angenehm
Meaning
beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive
Example
What a lovely day for a picnic!
Was für ein schöner Tag für ein Picknick!
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.
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

Logistik
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
Logistik stellt die pünktliche Lieferung sicher.
A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

Löwe
Meaning
a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India
Example
The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
Der Löwe brüllte laut in der Savanne.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

etwas Schweres oder Unhandliches mit Mühe tragen oder schleppen
Meaning
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
Example
He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.
Er musste den Koffer drei Stockwerke hoch schleppen.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

anstrengend
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
Er gab eine anstrengende Erklärung, die das Publikum verwirrte.
A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

Länge
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions
Example
The length of the table is two meters.
Die Länge des Tisches beträgt zwei Meter.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

Landung
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
Der Pilot machte trotz stürmischen Wetters eine sanfte Landung.
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

Ungewissheit, Zustand der Suspension
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
Das Projekt wurde nach dem Rückzug der Finanzierung in Ungewissheit gelassen.