verb
ködern
bait
The German word "ködern" is a verb meaning "to bait" or "to lure". It comes from the noun "Köder", which means "bait" (used in fishing or trapping).
Components:
- Köder: bait
- "-n" (verb-forming suffix)
Similar words:
- locken (to entice, to lure)
- anlocken (to attract)
- verlocken (to tempt)
Difference:
- ködern specifically refers to using bait, often physically (like for animals or fish).
- locken and verlocken are more general and can apply to attracting people or things, often metaphorically without bait.
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Examples
Er ködert den Fisch mit Brot.verb
He baits the fish with bread.
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