noun🔗ShareKalkAny inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime)."The construction workers used lime to make the mortar for the new school walls. "Die Bauarbeiter verwendeten Kalk, um den Mörtel für die neuen Schulmauern herzustellen.materialsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKlebstoff, LeimAny gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime."The sticky lime on the jar made it difficult to open. "Der klebrige Leim auf dem Glas machte das Öffnen schwierig.substancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKalkenTo treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime)."The farmer used lime to treat the soil in his garden. "Der Bauer kalkte den Boden in seinem Garten.agriculturematerialsubstancechemistrybuildingscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Vogelleim bestreichenTo smear with birdlime."The hunter carefully limed the branches to trap the birds. "Der Jäger bestrich die Äste sorgfältig mit Vogelleim, um die Vögel zu fangen.animalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKalkenTo apply limewash."The house painter will lime the walls before painting them a new color. "Der Maler wird die Wände kalken, bevor er sie in einer neuen Farbe streicht.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLinde, LindenbaumA deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree, or its wood."The park bench was shaded by a large, fragrant lime tree. "Die Parkbank wurde von einer großen, duftenden Linde beschattet.plantnaturematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLimetteAny of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon."My grandmother's lime pie is always a hit at family gatherings. "Der Limettenkuchen meiner Großmutter ist bei Familientreffen immer ein Hit.fruitfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLimette, LimonenbaumAny of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia."My grandmother has a lime in her backyard, and she uses the fruit to make delicious limeade. "Meine Großmutter hat einen Limonenbaum in ihrem Garten, und sie verwendet die Frucht, um köstliche Limonade herzustellen.fruitplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLimettengrün, lindgrünA brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree."The artist painted the grass with a vibrant lime to show how fresh and new it was. "Der Künstler malte das Gras in einem leuchtenden Lindgrün, um zu zeigen, wie frisch und neu es war.colorfruitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEine Fanfiction mit sexuellen AnspielungenA fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon)."The teacher warned the students about the lime in the online forum post about their favorite celebrity. "Der Lehrer warnte die Schüler vor der Fanfiction mit sexuellen Anspielungen in dem Online-Forum-Beitrag über ihren Lieblingsstar.sexentertainmentinternetwritingliteraturemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareKalkhaltig, Limetten enthaltendContaining lime or lime juice."The lemonade was quite lime, with a strong, fresh taste from the squeezed limes. "Die Limonade war recht kalkhaltig, mit einem starken, frischen Geschmack von den gepressten Limetten.foodfruitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareLimettig, nach Limette schmeckendHaving the aroma or flavor of lime."The lemonade had a bright, lime flavor. "Die Limonade hatte einen hellen, limettigen Geschmack.foodfruitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareLimettengrünLime-green."My sister's new dress is a beautiful lime-green color. "Das neue Kleid meiner Schwester hat eine wunderschöne limettengrüne Farbe.colorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharesich entspannen, abhängenTo hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach."The students like to lime at the park after school. "Die Schüler entspannen sich nach der Schule gerne im Park.entertainmentculturegroupactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeineA leash."Before taking the dog for a walk, I always attach its lime to its collar to keep it safe. "Bevor ich den Hund ausführe, befestige ich immer seine Leine am Halsband, um ihn zu sichern.animalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
