verlocken
/fɛɐ̯ˈlɔkn̩/
verb
C1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- verlockt
- past
- verlockte
- perfect
- hat verlockt
Meaning
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to entice
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Das Angebot verlockt mich.
The offer tempts me.
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Der Duft des Kuchens verlockte die Kinder zum Naschen. Sie konnten kaum widerstehen.
The smell of the cake enticed the children to nibble. They could hardly resist.
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Practice
1 What does verlocken mean?
to entice
2 Fill the gap: Das Angebot ___ mich.
Full sentence: Das Angebot verlockt mich. (The offer tempts me.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches verlocken?
verlocken: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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