die Falle
Translation
trap, snare, pitfall
Examples
Die Maus ist in die Falle gegangen.
The mouse walked into the trap.
Vorsicht, das ist eine Falle!
Careful, it's a trap!
Er ist in die Schuldenfalle getappt.
He fell into the debt trap.
Grammar Patterns
((to fall/walk into a trap)) to fall/walk into a trap The mouse walked into the trap.
((to set a trap for sb.)) to set a trap for sb. The hunter sets a trap for the fox.
Similar Words
Schlinge (snare), Hinterhalt (ambush)
Etymology
Related to the verb 'fallen' (to fall). A trap is something one 'falls' into.
Memory Tips
Imagine an animal 'fall'-ing into a 'Falle' (trap). The connection is very direct.