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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.
actor
'der Schauspieler' and 'der Lügner' can both be meant negatively when someone does not seem honest. In this figurative meaning, a 'Schauspieler' is someone who only pretends to have certain feelings or behavior. This emphasizes pretending. A 'Lügner' deliberately says something untrue, especially if it happens often. This emphasizes false statements. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with deception. If someone is putting something on, 'Schauspieler' fits in the figurative sense; if someone says false things, 'Lügner' is more precise.
Nach dieser falschen Geschichte glaubt ihm niemand mehr, denn er gilt als Lügner.
After that false story, no one believes him anymore, because he is considered a liar.
Im Gespräch war Herr Meier ein guter Schauspieler und zeigte keine Unsicherheit.
In the conversation, Mr. Meier was a good actor and showed no uncertainty.