die Lauer
Translation
ambush, lurk
Examples
Der Jäger liegt auf der Lauer.
The hunter lies in ambush.
Die Katze ist auf der Lauer nach Mäusen.
The cat is on the lurk for mice.
Grammar Patterns
to lie in ambush / to be on the lurk The hunter lies in ambush.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hinterhalt (ambush)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'lūren' (to lurk, spy). Cognate with the English word 'lurk'.
Memory Tips
The sound of 'Lauer' is a bit like 'lower'. Picture a predator lowering its body to the ground to lie in ambush.