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.) The offer attracts many customers.
((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
Originates from Old High German 'lockon'. It's connected to 'die Locke' (a lock of hair) for the curling meaning, and has a separate origin for the luring meaning.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'lock on' to a target to lure it in, or you create 'locks' of hair when you curl it.