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B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

der zweite
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
Zwischen Tee und Kaffee bevorzuge ich den zweiten.
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

Freizeit; Erholung
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
Sie liest gerne Bücher in ihrer Freizeit.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

Lumen
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
Die Lampe erzeugt 800 Lumen Licht.
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.
C1 noun /ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/

Lethargy

Lethargie; Müdigkeit und Inaktivität
Meaning
a lack of energy and enthusiasm; tiredness and inactivity
Example
The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy.
Das heiße Wetter verursachte ein Gefühl der Lethargie.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

faul; träge
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
Er war zu faul, um sein Zimmer am Wochenende zu putzen.
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; 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.
B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

geringer
Meaning
smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
Example
He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.
Er wählte das geringere von zwei Übeln, als er seine Entscheidung traf.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

Diebstahl
Meaning
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
Example
He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.
Er wurde festgenommen, weil er im Laden Diebstahl begangen hatte.
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.
A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

lernen
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
Kinder lernen schnell, wenn sie interessiert sind.
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 /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

Langlebigkeit
Meaning
Long life or long existence of something.
Example
Good habits contribute to health and longevity.
Gute Gewohnheiten tragen zur Gesundheit und Langlebigkeit bei.
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 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 /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.
B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

groß angelegt
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
Das Unternehmen plant eine groß angelegte Expansion in internationale Märkte.
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.
C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

Milchproduktion
Meaning
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
Example
The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Laktation nach der Geburt ein natürlicher Prozess ist.
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

niedergeschlagen
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
Er fühlte sich niedergeschlagen, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

Lizenznehmer
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
Der Lizenznehmer ist dafür verantwortlich, alle Vorschriften zu befolgen.
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.
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 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

Glück
Meaning
easy to love; endearing or charming
Example
The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

verloren
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
Er hat seine Schlüssel verloren und konnte nicht ins Haus gehen.
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?
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

Vorratskammer
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
Die Vorratskammer war voller frischem Brot und Käse.
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

schmieren
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
Der Mechaniker hat die Teile des Auto-Motors geschmiert.
A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

lernen
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Das Lernen einer neuen Sprache kann aufregend sein.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

lizenziert
Meaning
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Example
The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.
Der Handel mit bestimmten Waren ist nach internationalem Recht lizenziert.
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.
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.
A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

Blatt
Meaning
a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem
Example
The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.
Die Herbstblätter fallen vom Baum.
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
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 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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

literatur
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
Sie studierte englische Literatur an der Universität.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

Liturgie
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
Der Priester folgte der Liturgie während der Sonntagsmesse.
B1 verb /loʊd/

load

laden
Meaning
to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity
Example
Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.
Arbeiter laden den Lkw mit schweren Kisten.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

Litotes
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
'Nicht schlecht' zu sagen, ist ein Beispiel für Litotes.
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

Gepäckwagen
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
Der Gepäckwagen transportierte alle Koffer der Passagiere.
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.
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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

lebensnah
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
Die Wachspuppe war so lebensnah, dass die Leute dachten, es sei eine echte Person.
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

Riesenmeerungeheuer
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
Das Schiff sah aus wie ein riesiges Meerungeheuer am Horizont.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

glänzend
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
Ihr Haar sah glatt und glänzend aus.
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.
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 /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

lang
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
Das Treffen war lang, es dauerte über drei Stunden.
C1 noun

Longitude

Längengrad
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

gesetzgeber
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
Der Gesetzgeber brachte ein Gesetzesvorhaben zur Verbesserung der Gesundheitsversorgung ein.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

Vermieter
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
Der Vermieter stimmte zu, das kaputte Heizsystem zu reparieren, bevor der Winter kam.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

nachsichtig; nachgiebig; barmherzig; nicht streng bei Strafe oder Urteil
Meaning
tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment
Example
The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.
Der Lehrer war nachsichtig mit den Schülern, die ihre Hausaufgaben zu spät abgegeben 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.
B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

Linkshänder
Meaning
Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.
Example
She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.
Sie ist Linkshänderin und schreibt wunderschön mit der linken Hand.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

Vieh
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
Der Bauer züchtete Vieh, um Fleisch und Milch für den Markt bereitzustellen.
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.
A2 adjective/adverb /laʊd/

loud

laut
Meaning
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
Example
The music was too loud to concentrate.
Die Musik war zu laut, um sich zu konzentrieren.
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 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 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.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

der Mittelpunkt der öffentlichen Aufmerksamkeit; ein heller Lichtstrahl, der durch das Erhitzen eines Kalkzylinders erzeugt wird
Meaning
the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime
Example
The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.
Der Prominente genoss es, im Rampenlicht zu stehen.
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

eine große Gruppe von Menschen, insbesondere Soldaten; eine große Anzahl
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
Die römische Armee wurde in Legionen unterteilt.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

seitlich
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
Der Fußballspieler machte einen schnellen seitlichen Pass.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

tiefe Schnittwunde
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Er brauchte Stiche für eine tiefe Schnittwunde an seinem Bein.
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 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.
B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

Schloss
Meaning
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form
Example
Make sure you lock the door before leaving.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie die Tür vor dem Verlassen abschließen.
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.
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.
A1 noun

Love

Liebe
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

Lüstling
Meaning
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
Example
The company fired him for being a lecher.
Die Firma hat ihn entlassen, weil er ein Lüstling war.
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

Dachgeschoss
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
Sie verwandelte das alte Dachgeschoss in ein modernes Studio.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/

Lofty

hoch; edel im Charakter; erhaben im Stil
Meaning
of great height; noble in character; elevated in style
Example
He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.
Er hat hohe Ideale, um die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.
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 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 /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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 /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.
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.
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 /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 /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.
A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

Glück
Meaning
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
Example
She had good luck with her job interview.
Sie hatte Glück bei ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.
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.
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.