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C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

in Luxus schwelgen
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
Sie hat sich in dem warmen Blubberbad nach einem langen Tag luxuriert.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

misstrauisch
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
Sie war misstrauisch, in das neue Geschäft zu investieren.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

Lobby
Meaning
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
Example
We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.
Wir haben den Manager in der Hotellobby vor dem Meeting getroffen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

neueste
Meaning
most recent in time; newest available
Example
She shared the latest updates with the team.
Sie teilte die neuesten Updates mit dem Team.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

groß und dünn
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
Der große, dünne Teenager ragte über seine Klassenkameraden hinaus.
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

Songtext
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
Sie hat jeden Songtext ihres Lieblingsliedes auswendig gelernt.
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.
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 /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

Wahnsinn
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
Es war völliger Wahnsinn, bei dem Sturm wandern zu gehen.
C2 noun /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.
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 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.
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

Führer
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
Der Führer inspirierte die Menschen.
C1 noun /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.
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 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

liberal; tolerant; großzügig; fortschrittlich im Denken
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
Sie hat eine liberale Einstellung gegenüber verschiedenen Kulturen und Überzeugungen.
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
Fischerei ist der wichtigste Lebensunterhalt der Küstengemeinden.
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.
A2 noun /lɒs/

loss

verlust
Meaning
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
Example
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.
Das Unternehmen erlitt im letzten Jahr einen großen finanziellen Verlust.
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/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.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

in Bezug auf Milch oder Milchsäure
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
Intensive Übungen können zu einer Ansammlung von Milchsäure in den Muskeln führen.
B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

Liter
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids
Example
She bought a litre of milk from the shop.
Sie kaufte einen Liter Milch im Laden.
C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

gesprächig
Meaning
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
Example
The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.
Das gesprächige Kind unterhielt alle mit endlosen Geschichten.
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 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

Diebstahl
Meaning
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
Example
He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.
Er wurde festgenommen, weil er im Laden Diebstahl begangen hatte.
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.
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.
A1 noun /laɪf/

life

Leben
Meaning
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
Example
Life is full of challenges and opportunities.
Das Leben ist voller Herausforderungen und Chancen.
C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

lizenziös
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
Der Roman wurde wegen seiner lizenziösen Themen kritisiert.
A1 verb /luːz/

lose

verlieren
Meaning
to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace
Example
I hope I don't lose my keys again.
Ich hoffe, ich verliere meine Schlüssel nicht wieder.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

zuhörer
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
Sie ist eine gute Zuhörerin, die immer die Probleme der anderen versteht.
B1 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.
B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

dünn; wenig Fett; schwach
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
Er hat einen dünnen und muskulösen Körper.
C2 adjective /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 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.
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.
A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

Mittagessen
Meaning
a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal
Example
We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.
Wir haben in einem guten Restaurant in der Innenstadt zu Mittag gegessen.
C1 noun /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.
B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

weg
Meaning
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
Example
They walked down a quiet country lane.
Sie gingen einen ruhigen Landweg entlang.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

Flusen
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
Nach dem Waschen waren Flusen auf seinem schwarzen Hemd.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /lɒt/

lot

viele
Meaning
A large number or amount; a group or portion.
Example
She bought a lot of books at the fair.
Sie kaufte viele Bücher auf der Messe.
B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

geringer
Meaning
smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
Example
He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.
Er wählte das geringere von zwei Übeln, als er seine Entscheidung traf.
A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/

Light green

hellgrün
Meaning
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
Example
She wore a light green dress to the garden party.
Sie trug ein hellgrünes Kleid zur Gartenparty.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

Preisträger
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
Der Nobelpreisträger hielt einen inspirierenden Vortrag über den Frieden.
C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

Milchproduktion
Meaning
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
Example
The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Laktation nach der Geburt ein natürlicher Prozess ist.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

liquidieren
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
Das Unternehmen entschloss sich, seine Vermögenswerte zu liquidieren, um die Gläubiger zu bezahlen.
B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

laboratorium
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
Fortschrittliche Laboratorien ermöglichten bahnbrechende Entdeckungen.
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.
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 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

verflüssigen
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
Die Wärme wird die Butter in wenigen Minuten verflüssigen.
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

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

lieu

anstatt
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
Er gab Geld anstatt Blumen.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

litschi
Meaning
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
Example
The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.
Die Litschis haben eine raue rosa Schale, die man abzieht, um die süße weiße Frucht darin zu essen.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

Reste; Überbleibsel
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
Die Reste vom Abendessen wurden dem Hund gegeben.
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
C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

Zauberei, Täuschung
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
Die Zauberei des Magiers ließ das Publikum erstaunt zurück.
C2 noun /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

Chirurgisches Messer
Meaning
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions
Example
The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.
Der Arzt benutzte ein Lancet, um den Finger des Patienten für einen Bluttest zu stechen.
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.
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

Legalität
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
Der Anwalt stellte die Legalität des Vertrags infrage.
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.
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 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

leuchtend
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
Das leuchtende Zifferblatt der Uhr war im Dunkeln sichtbar.
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 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

Kopfsalat
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
Sie fügte frischen Kopfsalat zum Sandwich hinzu.
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 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

Rechtsstreit
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
Der Rechtsstreit beschuldigte das Regime der Menschenrechtsverletzungen.
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

vorübergehende Unterkunft
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
Die Soldaten fanden vorübergehende Unterkunft im verlassenen Haus.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

licht
Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
Schalte das Licht ein, es wird dunkel.
A1 verb /laɪk/

like

mögen
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
Ich lese gerne Bücher in meiner Freizeit.
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.
A1 noun

Love

Liebe
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

Gesetzgeber
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
Moses wird oft als großer Gesetzgeber in der Geschichte angesehen.
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

Logik
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
Ihr Argument basierte auf solider Logik.
B2 noun /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.
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

länger bleiben als nötig
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
Der Kaffeeduft blieb länger in der Küche.
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.