English–German

“lie in wait” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaʊ̯ɐn/

Example

Er lauert hinter dem Zaun.

He is lying in wait behind the fence.

Illustration for lauern (lie in wait)

How to say “lie in wait” in German

“Lie in wait” in German is lauern.

A hidden figure waits beside a path, watching quietly for the moment to spring into action.

Full entry for lauern: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lauern

Betrüger lauern oft auf Touristen.

Scammers often lie in wait for tourists.

Tips for using lauern

  • Lauern commonly takes auf plus the accusative for a target, as in auf Beute lauern or auf jemanden lauern.

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