locken
Translation
to lure, to entice, to attract, to curl
Examples
Das Sonderangebot soll Kunden locken.
The special offer is intended to attract customers.
Sie lockt sich jeden Morgen die Haare.
She curls her hair every morning.
Er versuchte, die Katze vom Baum zu locken.
He tried to lure the cat down from the tree.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to lure/attract (sb./sth.) Das Angebot lockt viele Kunden.
((sb./sth.)) ((with sth.)) to lure (sb./sth.) with (sth.) He tried to lure the cat with food.
((sich3)) ((et4)) to curl (one's own) (sth.) She curls her hair every morning.
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Etymology
From Old High German 'lockon'. It has two distinct roots: one related to 'die Locke' (a curl or lock of hair) and another related to luring.
Memory Tips
Think of 'locking' someone's attention (to lure) or creating 'locks' of hair (to curl).