lügen — to lie, to tell a lie in German
verbA2
Pronunciation
/ˈly:gn̩/
Quick Facts
Level
A2
Frequency
57/100
Source Rank
#3,740
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Example Sentences
Warum sollte ich lügen?
Why should I lie?
Du würdest nicht lügen.
You wouldn't lie.
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