VERB
locken/ˈlɔkŋ̩/to lure; to entice; to curl (hair)
locken is a German verb that means to lure, to entice, or to curl (hair). It is pronounced /ˈlɔkŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lockte" and the past participle is "gelockt".
Definitions
1.to lure or entice someone/something(attracting/tempting)
a.to attract or tempt someone
Das neue Angebot lockt viele Kunden an.—The new offer attracts many customers.
b.to lure an animal, person, etc.
Mit Futter lockt sie die Katze ins Haus.—With food, she lures the cat into the house.
2.to form curls; to curl (often reflexive)(hair)
a.to curl (hair)
Sie lockt sich die Haare jeden Morgen.—She curls her hair every morning.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | locken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | locke |
| Present (du) | lockst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | lockt |
| Preterite (ich) | lockte |
| Participle II | gelockt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | lockte |
| Imperative (singular) | locke |
| Imperative (plural) | lockt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "locken" mean in English?
- "locken" means to lure, to entice, or to curl (hair). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "locken"?
- "locken" is pronounced /ˈlɔkŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "locken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "locken" is "gelockt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "locken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "locken" becomes "lockte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "locken"?
- "locken" is a verb in German.
