anlocken
attract
Jemanden oder ein Tier dazu bringen, näher zu kommen, oft mit etwas, das gefällt oder interessant ist.
The German word "anlocken" is a verb that means "to attract" or "to lure". The word is composed of the prefix "an-" and the base verb "locken", which means "to lure" or "to entice". "Anlocken" often carries the connotation of attracting someone or something to a particular place or situation, usually for a specific purpose. Similar words in German include "anreizen" (to entice), "anziehen" (to attract), and "ködern" (to bait).
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Examples
Der Duft lockt viele Kunden an.verb
The smell attracts many customers.
Mit bunten Schildern wollen sie neue Gäste anlocken.verb
With colorful signs they want to attract new guests.
Wie kann man mehr Touristen in diese kleine Stadt anlocken?verb
How can we attract more tourists to this small town?
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