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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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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 /luːt/

loot

plündern
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Die Demonstranten plünderten mehrere Geschäfte während des Protests.
A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

Lektion
Meaning
a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something
Example
Today's math lesson was about fractions.
Die Mathematiklektion heute ging um Brüche.
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
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

leicht
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
Sie berührte die Hand des Babys leicht.
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 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

beweglich und anmutig
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
Ihre bewegliche Figur ermöglichte es ihr, sich wie eine Ballerina zu bewegen.
C2 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 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

lebenszeit
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
Sie erreichte mehr in ihrer Lebenszeit als die meisten Menschen träumen.
A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

Standort
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.
Dieses Café hat einen schönen Standort am See.
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 /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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

deponie
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
Die Stadt baute eine neue Deponie, um ihr wachsendes Abfallproblem zu bewältigen.
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.
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.
B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

Darlehen
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
Er nahm ein Darlehen, um ein neues Auto zu kaufen.
C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

Wimper; Peitschenhieb
Meaning
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
Example
She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.
Sie trug vorsichtig Mascara auf, um ihre Wimpern länger und dunkler erscheinen zu lassen.
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

Mangel
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
Sein Bericht fehlte an Details.
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

abscheulich
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
Der abscheuliche Gestank aus dem Müll brachte alle dazu, den Raum zu verlassen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 noun /liːən/

lien

Pfandrecht
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
Die Bank legte ein Pfandrecht auf das Haus, bis die Hypothek beglichen war.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

Anhänger
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
Sie bewahrte das Foto ihrer Großmutter im Anhänger auf.
C2 noun /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 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

Leichtigkeit; Frivolität; Mangel an Respekt
Meaning
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Example
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
Die Leichtigkeit im Gerichtssaal war unangemessen.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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 /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.
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 /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 /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.
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.
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 /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

Lipogenese
Meaning
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
Example
Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.
Übermäßige Kohlenhydrataufnahme fördert die Lipogenese und die Fettspeicherung.
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.
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.
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 /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 /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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

Eidechse
Meaning
a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail
Example
A small lizard ran across the garden wall.
Eine kleine Eidechse rannte über die Gartenmauer.
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 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 /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.
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 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

der Länge nach; entlang der längsten Dimension
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
Falten Sie das Papier der Länge nach, um es leichter zu transportieren.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

Sprache
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
Englisch ist eine globale Sprache für Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft geworden.
C2 noun /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

Wels mit langen Barteln
Meaning
A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth
Example
The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river.
Der Fischer fing einen Wels mit langen Barteln im Fluss.
B1 verb /leɪ/

lay

legen
Meaning
to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully
Example
Please lay the book on the table.
Bitte legen Sie das Buch auf den Tisch.
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 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

blätterlos; kahl
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
Die blätterlosen Bäume sahen im Winter kahl aus.
C1 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.
B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

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

liqueur

süßer Likör
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
Sie servierte ein kleines Glas Kirschlikör nach dem Abendessen.
C2 noun /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.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

liebenswert; entzückend
Meaning
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
Example
The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.
Der Welpe war so liebenswert, dass jeder ihn adoptieren wollte.
B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Liter
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
Im Rezept werden zwei Liter Wasser benötigt.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

Aufstellung
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
Die Veranstaltung präsentierte eine mit Stars besetzte Aufstellung von Musikern.
A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

Leiter
Meaning
a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down
Example
He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.
Er kletterte die Leiter hinauf, um die Bücher auf dem oberen Regal zu erreichen.
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 /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.
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.
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 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

Deich
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
Die Stadt baute einen Deich, um sich vor Überschwemmungen zu schützen.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

körperliche oder geistige Arbeit
Meaning
work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group
Example
The construction required months of hard labour to complete.
Der Bau erforderte Monate harter Arbeit, um abgeschlossen zu werden.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

Beleuchtung
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
Die Beleuchtung im Restaurant schuf eine warme und gemütliche Atmosphäre.
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 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, 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.
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.
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 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.
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

Lasso
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
Der Cowboy lassoierte das Pferd schnell.
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

herumstehen, ziellos bleiben
Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
Den Jugendlichen wurde gesagt, sie sollten nicht vor dem Laden herumlaufen.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

Gesetzgebung
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
Die Regierung verabschiedete eine neue Gesetzgebung zum Schutz der Umwelt.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

Linguist
Meaning
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
Example
She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.
Sie ist eine Linguistin, die sechs Sprachen fließend spricht.
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.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

wörtlich
Meaning
in a literal manner or sense; exactly
Example
He was literally running for three hours without stopping.
Er lief buchstäblich drei Stunden ohne anzuhalten.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

Rechtsanwalt
Meaning
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
Example
She hired a lawyer to handle her case.
Sie engagierte einen Rechtsanwalt, um ihren Fall zu bearbeiten.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

Labyrinth, kompliziertes Netz von Wegen
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
Die Straßen der Stadt waren wie ein Labyrinth.
C1 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.
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 /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.
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

lecken
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
Die Katze leckte ihre Pfoten sauber.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

Lesbe
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
Sie ist eine stolze Lesbe und setzt sich für gleiche Rechte ein.