English–German
“temptation” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈzuːxʊŋ/
Example
Im Alltag gibt es viele Versuchungen.
There are many temptations in everyday life.
How to say “temptation” in German
“Temptation” in German is Versuchung.
An attractive option creates an inner tug between desire and restraint.
Example sentences with Versuchung
Er konnte der Versuchung nicht widerstehen und nahm ein Stück Kuchen.
He was unable to resist temptation and took a piece of cake.
Tips for using Versuchung
- The phrase einer Versuchung erliegen means 'to succumb to a temptation', and erliegen takes the dative case.