deceptive
trügerisch – trügerischer – am trügerischsten
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deceptive
Giving a false impression, making something seem better, safer, or more reliable than it actually is.
Die trügerische Ruhe am Vulkan ließ die Bewohner glauben, die Gefahr sei vorüber.
The deceptive calm around the volcano made the residents believe the danger had passed.
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| superlative | am trügerischsten |
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The stem 'trüg-' also appears in the verb 'trügen' (to deceive). This connection can help you remember the word: 'trügerisch' describes an impression that cannot be relied on.
Der erste Eindruck von dem freundlichen Verkäufer war trügerisch.
The first impression of the friendly salesperson was deceptive.
A common pattern is 'sich als trügerisch erweisen' (to prove deceptive). It describes how it only becomes clear later that an impression or expectation does not correspond to reality.
Die Hoffnung auf eine schnelle Einigung erwies sich als trügerisch.
The hope of a quick agreement proved deceptive.
Common collocations include 'trügerische Ruhe' (deceptive calm), 'trügerische Sicherheit' (false sense of security), and 'trügerische Hoffnung' (false hope). These combinations often suggest that danger or disappointment may follow.
Das flache Wasser gab den Kindern ein Gefühl trügerischer Sicherheit.
The shallow water gave the children a false sense of security.
