linken
Translation
to trick, to fool, to con, to link (IT)
Examples
Er hat versucht, mich zu linken.
He tried to trick me.
Ich linke den Artikel in meinem Blog.
I'm linking the article in my blog.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to trick sb. He tried to trick me.
((sth.)) to link sth. I'm linking the article in my blog.
Similar Words
Synonyms (to trick): betrügen, täuschen; Synonyms (IT): verknüpfen (to connect)
Etymology
The meaning 'to trick' comes from 'links' (left), historically associated with clumsiness or dishonesty. The IT term is a loanword from English 'to link'.
Memory Tips
Remember the two distinct meanings: 1. Being 'left' behind or tricked. 2. Creating a web 'link'.