German Conversation · Level 93
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German word
Falle
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfalə/
Meaning
- feminine nountrap
Example
Pass auf, das ist eine Falle.
Watch out, that's a trap.
More examples
Der Betrüger lockte die Opfer in eine Falle.
The swindler lured the victims into a trap.
Core concept
A concealed snare turns an apparently safe path into a difficult escape.
Common phrases
jemanden in eine Falle locken
lure someone into a trap
eine Falle stellen
set a trap
in eine Falle tappen
fall into a trap
Similar words
Betrug: Deceptive conduct or a scheme used to take money or benefits unlawfully.
Trick: A clever method used to distract and deceive someone.
Täuschung: An act or state of presenting false facts to mislead someone's judgment.
Definition in German
eine Situation oder ein Plan, durch den jemand in eine unangenehme Lage gebracht wird
Word origin
The noun developed from the Germanic root behind fallen, with the basic idea of something dropping into a trap.
Usage tips
- German uses jemandem eine Falle stellen for setting a trap for someone, while in eine Falle tappen or geraten describes falling into one.
Other meanings
- pitfallnoun