Usage Note
Liste is a borrowing that fits German naturally and pairs with erstellen ('to draw up'): eine Liste erstellen. In politics a Liste is also a party's slate of candidates. It is feminine: die Liste.
Examples
"Ich schreibe eine Liste für den Einkauf."
Natural Translation
I'm writing a list for the shopping.
Literal Translation
I write a list for the shopping.

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