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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.
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.
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

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

Leech

Blutegel
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
Der Blutegel haftete während des Schwimmens an seinem Bein.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

klar
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
Das klare Wasser des Sees spiegelte den Himmel perfekt wider.
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

Wachsamkeit, Aufsicht
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
Der Wachmann hielt Ausschau nach verdächtigen Aktivitäten.
A2 noun /læb/

lab

Labor
Meaning
a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.
Die Studenten führten ein Experiment im Chemielabor durch.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

beständig; dauerhaft
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
Ihre Freundschaft hatte einen beständigen Einfluss auf ihr Leben.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈlem.ən/

Lemon

Zitrone
Meaning
a yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
She squeezed a lemon into her tea.
Sie presste eine Zitrone in ihren Tee.
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 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.
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.
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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

Gesetzlosigkeit
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
Die Stadt versank in Gesetzlosigkeit, nachdem die Regierung zusammengebrochen war.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

Logiker
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
Aristoteles gilt als einer der größten Logiker der Geschichte.
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.
A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

senken
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
Das Unternehmen beschloss, die Preise zu senken.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

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

Loom

Webstuhl
Meaning
a machine for weaving cloth; to appear threatening or menacing
Example
The weaver worked at the loom to create beautiful fabrics.
Der Weber arbeitete am Webstuhl, um schöne Stoffe zu schaffen.
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

Legislatur
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
Die Legislatur entwirft Gesetze zur Regierungsführung.
B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

loyalität
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
Seine Loyalität gegenüber dem Unternehmen verschaffte ihm großen Respekt.
C2 noun /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.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

Faulenzer, der Arbeit oder Anstrengung vermeidet
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
Sei kein Löfer, hilf uns bei der Arbeit.
C2 verb /lɪm/

limn

beschreiben / darstellen
Meaning
to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.
Example
The author limned the beauty of the countryside.
Der Autor beschrieb lebendig die Schönheit der Landschaft.
C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

zerreißen, aufschlitzen
Meaning
to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh
Example
The broken glass lacerated his hand.
Das zerbrochene Glas hat seine Hand zerrissen.
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.
B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

deckel
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
Bitte setzen Sie den Deckel wieder auf das Glas.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

legalisieren
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, Online-Geschäfte zu legalisieren.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

Löwin
Meaning
an adult female lion
Example
The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.
Die wilde Löwin beschützte ihre Jungen vor der Gefahr.
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

Führung
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
Führung ist entscheidend für den institutionellen Erfolg.
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.
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 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.
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.
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

Sprach-Apps
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
Sprach-Apps machen das Lernen einfacher.
B1 noun /læd/

lad

Junge
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
Der Junge half seinem Vater im Laden.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bəl/

Label

Etikett
Meaning
a small piece of paper or material attached to something to identify or describe it
Example
Please read the label carefully before taking any medication.
Bitte lesen Sie das Etikett sorgfältig, bevor Sie Medikamente einnehmen.
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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

Heuschrecke
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
Die Heuschrecken zerstörten das gesamte Weizenfeld.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

tödlich; fatal;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
Das Gift der Schlange ist tödlich für Menschen, wenn es nicht sofort behandelt wird.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

freiheit
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
Die Freiheitsstatue repräsentiert Freiheit und Demokratie.
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

Linse
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
Er reinigte die Kamera Linse, bevor er das Bild aufnahm.
C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

Haftung
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
Die Verbindlichkeiten des Unternehmens überstiegen seine Vermögenswerte.
A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

zu spät
Meaning
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
Example
He arrived late to the meeting.
Er kam zu spät zum Treffen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

ruhig und vernünftig
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
Sie blieb ruhig während der Krise.
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

verrückt
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
Nach einer ganzen Nacht Arbeit fühlte er sich ein wenig verrückt.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

ein humorvolles Gedicht aus fünf Zeilen
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
Sie trug ein lustiges Limerick auf der Party vor.
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.
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 /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.
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

Liste
Meaning
a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Example
Make a list of things you need to buy.
Erstellen Sie eine Liste der Dinge, die Sie kaufen müssen.
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

Bewegung
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
Gehen ist die häufigste Form der menschlichen Lokomotion.
B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

Alphabetisierung
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
Erwachsenen-Leseprogramme helfen den Menschen, Lesen zu lernen.
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

Legende; Mythos
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
Die Legende von König Artus hat viele Bücher inspiriert.
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.
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.
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 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.
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

Großzügigkeit
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
Seine Großzügigkeit gegenüber der Wohltätigkeit wurde sehr geschätzt.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

Leber
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
Die Leber spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Entfernung von Toxinen aus dem Körper.
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
Der Arbeiter arbeitete lange Stunden auf der Baustelle.
C1 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 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
Der Arbeiter arbeitete den ganzen Tag auf der Baustelle.
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 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.
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.
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 ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

Liberalisierung
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
Die Liberalisierung der Handelspolitik zog ausländische Investitionen an.
C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

sanft leuchtend
Meaning
glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance
Example
The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.
Das sanft leuchtende Licht der Kerze füllte den Raum mit Wärme.
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.
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?
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 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 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

leuchtend
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
Die leuchtenden Sterne erhellten den Nachthimmel.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

Lügner
Meaning
a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth
Example
Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.
Niemand vertraut ihm, weil er ein Lügner ist.
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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

Rednerpult
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
Die Professorin legte ihre Notizen auf das Rednerpult, bevor sie ihre Vorlesung begann.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

humpeln / schwach
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
Er hinkte, nachdem er sich am Knöchel verletzt hatte.
C2 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

Mondsichel
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
Der Mathematiker untersuchte die Eigenschaften der Mondsichel.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

Hol satellite
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat demonstriert die Verwendung von Holz im Weltraum.
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.
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.
C1 noun

Longitude

Längengrad
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.