das Betrugsmanöver
Translation
fraudulent maneuver, scam, deceptive scheme, ruse
Examples
Er durchschaute das Betrugsmanöver sofort.
He saw through the fraudulent maneuver immediately.
Sie fielen auf ein altes Betrugsmanöver herein.
They fell for an old scam.
Grammar Patterns
as subject: The scam was very sophisticated.
as accusative object: He uncovered the fraudulent maneuver.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die List (ruse), der Trick (trick), die Täuschung (deception)
Etymology
A compound of 'Betrug' (fraud), the linking '-s-', and 'Manöver' (maneuver). A 'fraud maneuver'.
Memory Tips
Think of a military 'maneuver' that is actually a 'betrayal' or fraud. It's a planned, strategic deception.