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bait in German

bait in German is Köder, Giftköder, Lockmittel — bait means food or a lure used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught.

bait in German

Köder
noun
Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
Giftköder
noun
Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
Köder
noun
Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
Köder
noun
Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
Lockmittel
noun
Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
anlocken
verb
(transitive) To attract with bait; to entice.
ködern
verb
(transitive) To attract with bait; to entice.

What does "bait" mean?

  1. noun Food or a lure used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught.
    "He threaded a worm onto the hook as bait."
  2. noun Anything used to tempt or lure someone into doing something.
    "The free trial was just bait to get people to sign up for the subscription."
  3. verb To deliberately provoke or taunt someone.
    "He kept baiting his brother until a fight broke out."

bait in a sentence

  • He threaded a worm onto the hook as bait.
  • The free trial was just bait to get people to sign up for the subscription.
  • He kept baiting his brother until a fight broke out.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bait" in German?

"bait" in German is Köder, Giftköder, Lockmittel. bait means: Food or a lure used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught.

How do you use "bait" in a sentence?

Example: "He threaded a worm onto the hook as bait." In German, "bait" is Köder, Giftköder, Lockmittel.

Are there other ways to say "bait" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "bait": Köder, Giftköder, Lockmittel, anlocken, ködern.

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