VERB

lügen/ˈlyːɡn̩/to lie; to tell a lie; to fib

lügen is a German verb that means to lie, to tell a lie, or to fib. It is pronounced /ˈlyːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "log" and the past participle is "gelogen".

Definitions

1.to say something that is not true; to give false information intentionally(communication)

a.to speak untruthfully; to lie

Er lügt immer, wenn er Angst hat.He always lies when he is afraid.

Conjugation

Infinitivelügen
Present (ich)lüge
Present (du)lügst
Present (er/sie/es)lügt
Preterite (ich)log
Participle IIgelogen
Konjunktiv II (ich)löge
Imperative (singular)lüg
Imperative (plural)lügt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "lügen" mean in English?
"lügen" means to lie, to tell a lie, or to fib. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "lügen"?
"lügen" is pronounced /ˈlyːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "lügen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "lügen" is "gelogen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "lügen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "lügen" becomes "log" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "lügen"?
"lügen" is a verb in German.

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