A1 noun
Love
Liebe
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/
Leading
führend; führend; am wichtigsten
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
Sie ist eine führende Expertin in Umweltwissenschaften.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/
lingo
Fachsprache
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
Das Handbuch war in technischer Fachsprache geschrieben, die die neuen Mitarbeiter 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.
A2 adjective /loʊ/
low
niedrig
Meaning
Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.
Example
The river is at its lowest level in years.
Der Fluss ist auf dem niedrigsten Stand seit Jahren.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/
limber
flexibel und agil
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
Tänzer müssen flexibel bleiben, um gut zu performen.
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/
limousine
ein großes, luxuriöses Auto, das von einem Chauffeur gefahren wird
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
Die Braut kam in einer weißen Limousine an.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/
Lunar
lunar
Meaning
relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon
Example
The lunar eclipse was visible last night.
Die Mondfinsternis war letzte Nacht sichtbar.
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!
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/
loiterer
eine Person, die ziellos an einem Ort verweilt
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
Die Polizei befragte den Loiterer vor dem Laden.
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/
leeway
Spielraum
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
Der Manager gab dem Team etwas Spielraum, um das Projekt zu beenden.
A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/
Local
lokal; regional
Meaning
belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area
Example
The local people are very friendly.
Die lokalen Leute sind sehr freundlich.
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 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.
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.
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 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/
Landslide
Erdrutsch
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
Starke Regenfälle lösten einen massiven Erdrutsch aus, der die Bergstraße blockierte.
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/
lousy
schlecht
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
Er fühlte sich schlecht, nachdem er die Grippe bekommen hatte.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/
linear
linear
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
Der Künstler verwendete lineare Perspektive in seinen Zeichnungen.
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/
ligature
Ligatur
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
Der Arzt benutzte eine Ligatur, um die Blutung zu stoppen.
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.
A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/
lots
viele
Meaning
A large number or amount of something.
Example
She has lots of friends in the city.
Sie hat viele Freunde in der Stadt.
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 adjective /ˈluːsənt/
lucent
leuchtend
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
Die leuchtenden Sterne erhellten den Nachthimmel.
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 /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.
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
limited
begrenzt
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
Die Tickets für das Konzert sind begrenzt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl
legal
legal
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
Rechtssysteme sichern Gerechtigkeit.
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 noun /lenz/
lens
Linse
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
Er reinigte die Kamera Linse, bevor er das Bild aufnahm.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/
Licence
Lizenz
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
Du brauchst einen Führerschein, um ein Auto zu fahren.
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 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.
A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/
Letter
Buchstabe; Brief
Meaning
a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope
Example
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
Sie schrieb einen Brief an ihre Großmutter.
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.
C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
lubrication
Schmierung
Meaning
The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.
Example
Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.
Die Schmierung der Augen ist für das Wohlbefinden unerlässlich.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/
liner
Passagierschiff
Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
Der Luxusliner legte gestern im Hafen an.
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.
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.
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk
lethargic
lethargisch
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
Nach einer schweren Mahlzeit fühlte er sich lethargisch und schläfrig.
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.
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 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.
C2 noun /laʊs/
Louse
Läuse
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
Das Kind hatte eine Laus in seinen Haaren.
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.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/
Layer
Schicht; Schichtung;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
Der Kuchen hat drei Schichten Schokolade.
C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/
liniment
Liniment / Lotion
Meaning
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
Example
He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.
Er rieb Liniment auf seine schmerzenden Muskeln nach dem Training.
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 /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 verb, noun /læɡ/
lag
verlangsamen oder zurückbleiben
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
Der alte Computer tendiert dazu, zu verlangsamen, wenn er neue Software ausführt.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/
Likewise
ebenso; ebenfalls; auf ähnliche Weise
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
Sie hat hart für die Prüfung gelernt, und ihr Bruder hat ebenfalls so gehandelt.
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.
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.
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 /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 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.
C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/
leaven
hefe
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
Ein wenig Hefe wird den Teig des Brotes aufgehen lassen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/
locative
Lokativ
Meaning
a grammatical case indicating location or place
Example
In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.
Im Lateinischen wird der Lokativ verwendet, um den Standort anzuzeigen.
B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
largely
hauptsächlich
Meaning
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
Example
The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.
Der Erfolg des Projekts war hauptsächlich auf Teamarbeit zurückzuführen.
C1 adjective /læks/
lax
nachlässig, locker
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
Die Sicherheit am Flughafen war überraschend lax.
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.
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/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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/
Lonely
einsam; isoliert
Meaning
solitary; isolated; without companions
Example
She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
Sie fühlte sich einsam, nachdem sie in eine neue Stadt gezogen war.
B2 verb lɔːntʃt
launched
gestartet
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
Der Satellit wurde erfolgreich gestartet.
C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/
lampoon
verhöhnen
Meaning
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm
Example
The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.
Der Karikaturist verhöhnte den Politiker wegen seiner widersprüchlichen Aussagen.
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/
layout
Layout
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
Der Designer präsentierte ein neues Layout für die Website, das viel benutzerfreundlicher war.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/
lingual
mit der Zunge verbunden
Meaning
Relating to the tongue or speech.
Example
The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.
Der Zahnarzt untersuchte die linguale Oberfläche der Zähne des Patienten.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/
listless
energielos
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
Sie fühlte sich energielos, nachdem sie lange Stunden ohne Pause gearbeitet hatte.
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.
B2 verb /liːp/
leap
springen
Meaning
to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps
Example
The cat leaped onto the table.
Die Katze sprang auf den Tisch.
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.
B2 noun
Longing
Sehnsucht; Verlangen
B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/
Lately
in letzter Zeit; neulich;
Meaning
recently; in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.
Ich habe ihn in letzter Zeit nicht gesehen, aber ich habe gehört, dass er einen neuen Job hat.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/
lifestyle
Lebensstil
Meaning
The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.
Example
A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.
Ein gesunder Lebensstil umfasst regelmäßige Bewegung und eine ausgewogene Ernährung.
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.
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.
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 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 /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/
ligneous
holzartig
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
Der holzartige Stängel stützte die schweren Blumen.
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/
Lantana
lantana
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
Die Lantana-Blumen ziehen Schmetterlinge in den Garten.
B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/
lounge
Lounge
Meaning
A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.
Example
They lounged on the sofa after dinner.
Sie lagen nach dem Abendessen auf dem Sofa.
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.
B1 noun /læk/
Lack
Mangel; Fehlen
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
Der Mangel an Regen in diesem Sommer hat ernsthafte Probleme für die Landwirte verursacht.
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/
lambaste
scharf kritisieren
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
Der Lehrer kritisierte die Schüler scharf, weil sie ihre Hausaufgaben nicht gemacht hatten.
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.
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/
liberate
befreien
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
Die Armee befreite die Stadt von der feindlichen Kontrolle.
C2 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/
libretto
Opernlibretto
Meaning
The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
Example
She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.
Sie studierte das Libretto, bevor sie die Opernaufführung besuchte.
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/
little
klein
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
Er trank ein wenig Wasser, bevor er ins Bett ging.
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.