Nomen

der Trick

Translation

trick, knack, gimmick, ruse

Er kennt viele Tricks mit Karten.

He knows many tricks with cards.

Ich zeige dir einen Trick, wie das schneller geht.

I'll show you a trick for how to do that faster.

to know ((a trick)) He knows a good trick.

to use/apply ((a trick)) She applies a trick.

Synonyms: der Kniff (knack), das Kunststück (stunt); Antonyms: die Ehrlichkeit (honesty)

A direct loanword from English 'trick', retaining the same core meaning.

Since it's the same word as in English, focus on the gender: 'der Trick'. Think of a magician, 'he' performs a trick.