No. 8,954 in German
league
The German word "Liga" translates to "league" in English, meaning an association or group united for a common purpose, often in sports or politics.
In a sentence
Unsere Fußballmannschaft spielt in der höchsten Liga des Landes.
Our football team plays in the top league of the country.
Here, 'Liga' (league) refers to a sports division or tier that categorizes teams based on their performance level.
Die Länder schlossen eine Liga, um gemeinsam gegen die Bedrohung vorzugehen.
The countries formed a league to jointly address the threat.
In this sentence, 'Liga' signifies an alliance or coalition formed for a common purpose.
Er wollte Teil der Elite-Liga im Geschäft werden.
He wanted to become part of the elite league in business.
Here, 'Liga' is used metaphorically to describe a prestigious group or level in a particular context, in this case business.
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