temptation
die Verlockung, die Verlockungen
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temptation
Something that exerts a strong appeal and makes someone want to do or take something, even though it may have disadvantages.
Die Verlockung, das Geld sofort auszugeben, war für ihn sehr groß.
The temptation to spend the money immediately was very strong for him.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Verlockungen |
| genitive | der Verlockung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Verlockung | die Verlockungen |
| accusative | die Verlockung | die Verlockungen |
| dative | der Verlockung | den Verlockungen |
| genitive | der Verlockung | der Verlockungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Verlockung' (temptation) belongs to the word family of 'locken' (to entice) and 'verlocken' (to tempt). The ending '-ung' forms a noun here for something that has an enticing effect.
Die bunten Angebote waren eine große Verlockung für die Kunden.
The colorful offers were a great temptation for the customers.
Verbs such as 'widerstehen' (to resist), 'nachgeben' (to give in), and 'erliegen' (to succumb) are often used with 'Verlockung' (temptation). After these verbs, 'der Verlockung' (the temptation) is in the dative case.
Trotz seines guten Vorsatzes konnte er der Verlockung nicht widerstehen.
Despite his good intentions, he couldn't resist the temptation.
'Die Verlockung' (the temptation) is often followed by an infinitive phrase with 'zu'. This states precisely what the temptation leads someone to do.
Die Verlockung, den ganzen Kuchen allein zu essen, war zu groß.
The temptation to eat the whole cake by himself was too great.
