die Masche
Translation
stitch, mesh, loop, scam
Examples
Ich habe eine Masche fallen lassen.
I dropped a stitch.
Das ist eine alte Masche von ihm.
That's an old trick of his.
Grammar Patterns
eine Masche fallen lassen to drop a stitch I dropped a stitch while knitting.
auf eine Masche hereinfallen to fall for a scam He fell for her scam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stich, Schlinge (stitch); Trick, List, Kniff (trick/scam)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'masche', related to the English word 'mesh'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mesh' net (Masche) used in a 'scam' or 'trick' (Masche). This links the two main meanings.