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A person who deliberately says something untrue, especially when this becomes a habit.
Nachdem er mehrmals bei Unwahrheiten ertappt wurde, glaubte ihm niemand mehr und er galt als Lügner.
After he was caught telling lies several times, no one believed him anymore and he was considered a liar.
The word 'Lügner' (liar) is derived directly from the verb 'lügen' (to lie). The ending '-er' is often added to verbs to refer to a male person who performs that activity.
Wer oft lügt, wird schnell als Lügner bezeichnet.
Someone who lies often is quickly called a liar.
The word 'Lügner' (liar) is not a neutral description, but a strong, direct accusation. It expresses moral condemnation and a major loss of trust.
Er nannte seinen Geschäftspartner vor allen Leuten einen Lügner.
He called his business partner a liar in front of everyone.
Common expressions are 'jemanden als Lügner bezeichnen' (to call someone a liar) or 'als Lügner dastehen' (to appear/be seen as a liar). An adjective often used for emphasis is 'notorisch' (notorious), as in 'ein notorischer Lügner' (a notorious liar).
Nach dem Skandal stand der Politiker als Lügner da.
After the scandal, the politician was seen as a liar.
