lügen
to lie, to tell a lie
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈlyːɡn̩/
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Cultural Note
The German idiom 'lügen, ohne rot zu werden' (to lie without turning red) describes a brazen liar. Germans also say 'Lügen haben kurze Beine' (lies have short legs), meaning lies don't get you far — the truth catches up quickly.
📝 Example Sentences
Du hast mich angelogen!
You lied to me!
Er lügt, ohne rot zu werden.
He lies without batting an eye (literally: without turning red).
Ich habe nie gelogen.
I have never lied.