VERB
locken/ˈlɔkŋ̩/to lure; to entice; to attract
locken is a German verb that means to lure, to entice, or to attract. It is pronounced /ˈlɔkŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lockte" and the past participle is "gelockt".
Definitions
1.to tempt or lure someone with something attractive(persuasion, temptation)
a.to attract or entice (often by offering something desirable)
Die Werbung lockt viele Kunden in den Laden.—The advertisement attracts many customers to the store.
2.to be appealing or attractive(attribute, quality)
a.to have an appealing or inviting quality
Das Angebot lockt mit großen Rabatten.—The offer entices with big discounts.
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 attract. 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.
