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temptation in German

temptation in German is Versuchung, Verführung — temptation means the urge or desire to do something, especially something unwise or forbidden.

temptation in German

Versuchung
noun
The act of tempting.
Verführung
noun
The act of tempting.
Versuchung
noun

What does "temptation" mean?

  1. noun The urge or desire to do something, especially something unwise or forbidden.
    "She resisted the temptation to check her phone during the meeting."
  2. noun Something that is appealing enough to create that urge.
    "The dessert menu was a real temptation after such a big dinner."
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temptation in a sentence

  • She resisted the temptation to check her phone during the meeting.
  • The dessert menu was a real temptation after such a big dinner.

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What is "temptation" in German?

"temptation" in German is Versuchung, Verführung. temptation means: The urge or desire to do something, especially something unwise or forbidden.

How do you use "temptation" in a sentence?

Example: "She resisted the temptation to check her phone during the meeting." In German, "temptation" is Versuchung, Verführung.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "temptation": Versuchung, Verführung.

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