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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 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.
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.
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 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

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

Longing

Sehnsucht; Verlangen
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.
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 /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.
B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

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

liberalist

Liberalist
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
Er ist ein bekannter Liberalist, der sich für Menschenrechte einsetzt.
C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

läsion
Meaning
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
Example
The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.
Der Arzt untersuchte sorgfältig die Hautläsion.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

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

loutish

grob
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Seine groben Bemerkungen haben alle im Meeting beleidigt.
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

Landschaft
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
Die Berglandschaft war atemberaubend mit ihren schneebedeckten Gipfeln und grünen Tälern.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

liquidieren
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
Das Unternehmen entschloss sich, seine Vermögenswerte zu liquidieren, um die Gläubiger zu bezahlen.
C1 noun /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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

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

Liking

Zuneigung; Vorliebe; Neigung
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik entwickelt.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

küstennah
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
Die Küstenzone ist Heimat vieler einzigartiger Meeresarten.
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 noun /liː/

lea

Wiese
Meaning
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
Example
The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.
Das Cottage war von einer ruhigen Wiese umgeben.
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 /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.
A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

Glühbirne
Meaning
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
Example
The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.
Die Glühbirne in der Küche muss ersetzt werden.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

weg
Meaning
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
Example
They walked down a quiet country lane.
Sie gingen einen ruhigen Landweg entlang.
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

lokalisieren
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
Sie haben es geschafft, die verlorenen Schlüssel unter dem Sofa zu lokalisieren.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

Logik
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
Ihr Argument basierte auf solider Logik.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

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

luminescence

Lumineszenz
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
Die Lumineszenz der Glühwürmchen erleuchtete den Wald.
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 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

schief, ungleichmäßig
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
Der Kuchen sah schief aus, nachdem er hastig dekoriert wurde.
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.
A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

niveau
Meaning
A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.
Example
Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.
Die Schadstoffpegel müssen dringend gesenkt werden.
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

Faltblatt; Flugblatt
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
Sie verteilte Flugblätter über die Umweltkampagne.
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.
C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

Lagune
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
Wir schwammen in den ruhigen Gewässern der Lagune.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

mit vielen Blättern; mit Blättern bedeckt
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
Die blätterreichen grünen Gemüse sind sehr nahrhaft.
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.
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 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 noun /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

Chirurgisches Messer
Meaning
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions
Example
The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.
Der Arzt benutzte ein Lancet, um den Finger des Patienten für einen Bluttest zu stechen.
A2 noun /lɒs/

loss

verlust
Meaning
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
Example
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.
Das Unternehmen erlitt im letzten Jahr einen großen finanziellen Verlust.
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

schwebend
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
Die schwebende Struktur ist ein Ingenieurwunder.
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.
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.
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 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.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

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

laundress

Wäscherin
Meaning
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
Example
The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.
Die Wäscherin lieferte die frisch gewaschene Kleidung im Haushalt ab.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

anstatt
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
Er gab Geld anstatt Blumen.
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.
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.
A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

sprache
Meaning
A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Eine neue Sprache zu lernen kann aufregend sein.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

Lauch
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
Die Suppe wurde mit Kartoffeln und Lauch gemacht.
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

Breitengrad
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
Das GPS-Gerät zeigte unsere genauen Breitengrad- und Längengradkoordinaten auf der Karte an.
C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

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

lunacy

Wahnsinn
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
Es war völliger Wahnsinn, bei dem Sturm wandern zu gehen.
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

Grundbesitzer
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
Der Grundbesitzer vermietete einen Teil seines Eigentums an lokale Bauern.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

unbeschwert
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
Sie hielt eine unbeschwerte Rede auf der Party.
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

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

lucidity

Klarheit
Meaning
Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.
Example
His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.
Seine Erklärung hatte große Klarheit, was es leicht machte, sie zu verstehen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

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

lope

mit weiten, springenden Schritten laufen
Meaning
to run or move with a long, bounding stride
Example
The horse loped gracefully across the field.
Das Pferd lief graziös über das Feld.
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

vorübergehende Unterkunft
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
Die Soldaten fanden vorübergehende Unterkunft im verlassenen Haus.
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.
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 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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

gesetzlos; anarchisch; unordentlich; kriminell
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
Die Grenzstadt war bekannt für ihr gesetzloses Verhalten und das Chaos.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

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

ligament

Bändchengewebe
Meaning
A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.
Example
He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.
Er hat sich ein Band im Knie gerissen, als er Fußball spielte.
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 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.
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.
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.