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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.
C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

Glanz
Meaning
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
Example
The diamond had a brilliant luster.
Der Diamant hatte einen brillanten Glanz.
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 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 /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.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

lüstern
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
Der Charakter wurde als ein lüsternes altes Mann dargestellt.
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 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

laminieren
Meaning
to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic
Example
She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.
Sie laminierte ihre wichtigen Dokumente, um sie vor Schäden zu schützen.
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/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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

leuchtend; strahlend; glänzend
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
Die leuchtenden Sterne füllten den dunklen Nachthimmel.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Spirituosen
Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
Der Laden verkauft sowohl Bier als auch Spirituosen.
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 /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.
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.
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 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 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 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

heftig kritisieren
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
Der Trainer hat das Team für ihre schlechte Leistung scharf kritisiert.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

zärtlich; fürsorglich; Liebe und Wärme zeigend
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
Sie ist eine liebevolle Mutter, die sich tief um ihre Kinder kümmert.
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.
B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

labor
Meaning
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.
Die Wissenschaftler führten ihre Experimente im gut ausgestatteten Labor durch.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

sehr klein
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
Das Modell-Dorf war mit sehr kleinen Häusern gefüllt.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

lavendel
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
Das Lavendelfeld füllte die Luft mit seinem süßen, beruhigenden Duft.
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.
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.
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

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

loath

abgeneigt
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
Sie war abgeneigt, ihren Fehler vor allen zuzugeben.
A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

Bein
Meaning
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Er verletzte sich am Bein, als er Fußball spielte.
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.
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.
A1 verb /liːv/

leave

verlassen
Meaning
to go away from; to depart or exit
Example
The train leaves at 6 PM.
Der Zug fährt um 18 Uhr ab.
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

vergleichen
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
Er verglich ihre Stimme mit süßer Musik.
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 /laɪð/

lithe

geschmeidig und anmutig
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
Die geschmeidige Tänzerin fesselte das Publikum mit ihren anmutigen Drehungen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

legal
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
Rechtssysteme sichern Gerechtigkeit.
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.
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

vorübergehender Fehler; Lapsus;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
Es gab eine kurze Sicherheitslücke, die dem Eindringling den Zugang zum Gebäude ermöglichte.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

Laie; jemand ohne Fachwissen
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
Der Arzt erklärte das Verfahren in einfachen Worten.
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

Sexualtrieb
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
Stress kann manchmal das Sexualtrieb einer Person verringern.
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

latent oder verborgen
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
Sein künstlerisches Talent blieb über Jahre hinweg latent.
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 /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

Legitimität
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
Die Legitimität der Wahl wurde von den Beobachtern infrage gestellt.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

litanei
Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
Der Politiker gab eine lange Liste von Versprechungen während des Wahlkampfs.
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

Lippe
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
Sie trug vor der Party Lippenstift auf ihren Lippen 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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

faul
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
Er streckte faul seine Arme und gähnte am Morgen.
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

faul herumliegen
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
Nach einem langen Arbeitstag lollte er auf dem Sofa.
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 /lɒx/

loch

see
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
Touristen besuchen Loch Ness, um das legendäre Monster zu suchen.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

literarisch
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Sie ist eine bekannte Figur in der literarischen Welt.
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

Hervorragende Person
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
Er wird als herausragende Person in der Welt der Wissenschaft angesehen.
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

eine große Gruppe von Menschen, insbesondere Soldaten; eine große Anzahl
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
Die römische Armee wurde in Legionen unterteilt.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

luxuriös
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
Sie übernachteten in einem luxuriösen Hotel während ihres Urlaubs.
C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

languid; träge; schwach
Meaning
lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint
Example
After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.
Nach der langen Reise fühlte sie sich matt und musste sich ausruhen.
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/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

anstrengend
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
Er gab eine anstrengende Erklärung, die das Publikum verwirrte.
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

nächtliches Studium
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
Sein Roman war das Ergebnis langen nächtlichen Studiums.
C1 noun /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.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

gebildet; gut ausgebildet; literarisch
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
Sie ist eine sehr gebildete Person, die viel liest.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈlɜːrnər/

learner

Lernender
Meaning
a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience
Example
She is a fast learner.
Sie ist eine schnelle Lernerin.
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

Lotusblume
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
Die Lotusblume blüht wunderschön im stillen Teich.
C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

sehr starker sexueller Wunsch; ein leidenschaftlicher Wunsch nach etwas
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
Seine Lust nach Macht korrumpierte ihn völlig.
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

Lizenznehmer
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
Der Lizenznehmer ist dafür verantwortlich, alle Vorschriften zu befolgen.
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 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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

lange Zeit
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long time
Example
They are longtime friends who met in college.
Sie sind langjährige Freunde, die sich an der Universität getroffen haben.
A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

Bibliothekar
Meaning
a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library
Example
The librarian helped me find a rare history book.
Der Bibliothekar half mir, ein seltenes Geschichtsbuch zu finden.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

Faulheit
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
Seine Faulheit verhinderte, dass er seine Ziele erreichte.
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

Mietvertrag; Leasingvertrag
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
Sie unterschrieben einen Zwei-Jahres-Vertrag für die Wohnung.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

aufhellen; erleichtern
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
Ein Witz kann die Stimmung in einer angespannten Besprechung aufhellen.
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.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

klagen
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
Die Firma entschied sich, den Vertragsstreit zu verhandeln.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

verflüssigend
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
Der Chemiker erklärte, wie der Verflüssiger im Experiment arbeitete.
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

löwenartig
Meaning
Of or resembling a lion.
Example
His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.
Sein löwenartiges Haar ließ ihn in der Menge herausstechen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

gesetzgeber
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
Der Gesetzgeber brachte ein Gesetzesvorhaben zur Verbesserung der Gesundheitsversorgung ein.
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

See
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
Der ruhige See spiegelte die Berge in seinen ruhigen Gewässern wider.
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 ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

Lebenserwartung
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
Die Lebenserwartung hängt von der Qualität der Gesundheitsversorgung ab.
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.
A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

Verbindung
Meaning
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
Example
The article includes a link to the official website.
Der Artikel enthält einen Link zur offiziellen Webseite.
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

loben
Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
Der Kritiker lobte die Darbietung des Schauspielers als Meisterwerk.
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

Logo
Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
Das Logo des Unternehmens wurde neu gestaltet, um sein neues Image widerzuspiegeln.
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.
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 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 /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.
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

Müll
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
Der Park war nach dem Festival voller Müll.