ködern
Translation
to bait, to lure, to entice
Examples
Er ködert die Fische mit Würmern.
He baits the fish with worms.
Die Firma ködert Kunden mit Rabatten.
The company lures customers with discounts.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((with sth.)) to bait/lure (sb./sth.) (with sth.) He baits the fish with worms.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anlocken, locken (to attract, lure), verführen (to seduce)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'der Köder' (the bait, the lure).
Memory Tips
The noun 'Köder' is the key. Once you know 'Köder' means bait, the verb 'ködern' (to bait) is easy to remember.