Locken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Locken" is used as verb with the meaning of "attract", "lure" or "entice".

Essential properties of "locken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: locken
  • Simple past: lockte
  • Participle: gelockt

See full conjugation of locken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "locken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Attract or seduce with charm/promises"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie versucht, ihn mit ihrem Charme zu locken.She tries to lure him with her charm.
  2. Der Duft des Kuchens lockte die Kinder in die Küche.The smell of the cake lured the children into the kitchen.
  3. Das Angebot lockte viele neue Kunden an.The offer attracted many new customers.

2.) "Make hair curl"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie lockt ihr Haar jeden Morgen mit einem Lockenstab.She curls her hair every morning with a curling iron.
  2. Die Feuchtigkeit lockte ihre glatten Haare.The humidity curled her straight hair.
  3. Der Friseur lockte die Haare der Braut für die Hochzeit.The hairdresser curled the bride's hair for the wedding.
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