NOUN
dieLüge/ˈlyːɡə/lie; falsehood; untruth
Lüge is a German noun that means lie, falsehood, or untruth. It is pronounced /ˈlyːɡə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Lügen".
Definitions
1.a statement that deliberately deviates from the truth(everyday, general)
a.a spoken or written falsehood
Er hat die Lüge sofort erkannt.—He recognized the lie immediately.
b.a deliberate misrepresentation
Sie erzählt immer wieder die gleiche Lüge.—She keeps telling the same lie.
2.something that misleads or is not as claimed(figurative)
a.a belief or idea that is not true
Die Geschichte vom schnellen Reichtum ist oft nur eine Lüge.—The story of quick riches is often just a lie.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Lüge | die Lügen |
| Genitive | der Lüge | der Lügen |
| Dative | der Lüge | den Lügen |
| Accusative | die Lüge | die Lügen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Lüge" mean in English?
- "Lüge" means lie, falsehood, or untruth. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Lüge"?
- "Lüge" is pronounced /ˈlyːɡə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Lüge" der, die, or das?
- "Lüge" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Lüge"?
- The plural of "Lüge" is "Lügen".
- What part of speech is "Lüge"?
- "Lüge" is a noun in German.
