Lockruf

derNoun

lure, decoy call, siren call

English translations

  1. 01

    call

  2. 02

    lure

  3. 03

    enticement

Word details

German meaning
Ein Signal oder Geräusch, das verwendet wird, um jemanden oder etwas anzulocken.
English meaning
Lure
Synonym
Köder, Anreiz
German example
Der Lockruf des Geldes war zu stark, um ihm zu widerstehen.
English example
The lure of money was too strong to resist.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Lockruf
Plural Form
die Lockrufe

Example sentences with “Lockruf”

  1. Er konnte dem Lockruf des Geldes nicht widerstehen. (He could not resist the siren call of money.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lockruf used figuratively?

Yes, it is often used metaphorically for temptation. It is a masculine noun (der).