No. 424 in German
liga
A league (e.g., in sports or associations).
In a sentence
Die Bundesliga ist die höchste Liga im deutschen Fußball.
The Bundesliga is the highest league in German soccer.
Here, 'Liga' denotes a sports league, specifically a tier or division in a competition.
Diese Aufgabe ist nicht in meiner Liga.
This task is not in my league.
In this context, 'Liga' is used metaphorically to describe someone's level of capability or category.
Ich freue mich darauf, meiner Mannschaft in der Liga zuzusehen.
I look forward to watching my team in the league.
Here, 'Liga' refers to a sports league where teams compete, indicating the competition level where the team plays.
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