Verlocken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verlocken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to entice", "to tempt" or "to lure".

Essential properties of "verlocken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verlocken
  • Simple past: verlockte
  • Participle: verlockt

See full conjugation of verlocken

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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 "verlocken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To tempt or lure someone with something appealing"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Angebot, im Ausland zu arbeiten, kann sehr verlocken.The offer to work abroad can be very enticing.
  2. Die Aussicht auf einen freien Tag verlockt viele Mitarbeiter.The prospect of a day off tempts many employees.
  3. Der Duft des frisch gebackenen Brotes verlockt die Kunden ins Geschäft.The scent of freshly baked bread lures customers into the shop.
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