lügen
Translation
to lie, to tell a lie
Examples
Er lügt oft.
He often lies.
Lüg mich nicht an!
Don't lie to me!
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to lie to ((sb.)) Don't lie to me!
((about sth.)) to lie ((about sth.)) He lies about his age.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flunkern, schwindeln; Antonyms: die Wahrheit sagen (to tell the truth)
Etymology
From Old High German 'liogan', related to the English word 'lie'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone's nose growing long like Pinocchio when they 'lügen' (lie).