der Trick
Translation
trick, knack, gimmick, ploy
Examples
Der Zauberer zeigte einen Trick.
The magician showed a trick.
Ich kenne einen Trick, um das zu öffnen.
I know a trick to open that.
Das war nur ein billiger Trick.
That was just a cheap trick.
Grammar Patterns
to apply ((sth.)) to apply a trick He applies a trick to open the door.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kniff (knack), List (ruse), Kunstgriff (artifice)
Etymology
Borrowed directly from English 'trick'. The meaning and pronunciation are very similar.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate, so just remember it's a masculine noun in German: 'der Trick'.