tempt in German
tempt in German is in Versuchung führen, versuchen, locken — tempt means to try to get someone to do something, often something unwise, usually by making it look appealing.
tempt in German
in Versuchung führen
(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
versuchen
(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
locken
(transitive) To attract; to allure.
What does "tempt" mean?
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verb To try to get someone to do something, often something unwise, usually by making it look appealing.
"The smell of fresh bread tempted him to buy a loaf he didn't need."
tempt in a sentence
- The smell of fresh bread tempted him to buy a loaf he didn't need.
- Don't tempt fate by leaving the door unlocked.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "tempt" in German?
"tempt" in German is in Versuchung führen, versuchen, locken. tempt means: To try to get someone to do something, often something unwise, usually by making it look appealing.
How do you use "tempt" in a sentence?
Example: "The smell of fresh bread tempted him to buy a loaf he didn't need." In German, "tempt" is in Versuchung führen, versuchen, locken.
Are there other ways to say "tempt" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "tempt": in Versuchung führen, versuchen, locken.
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