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bait in Swedish

bait in Swedish is agn, bete, lockbete — bait means food or a lure used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught.

bait in Swedish

agn
noun
Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
bete
noun
Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
lockbete
noun
Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
agn
noun
Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
agna
verb
(transitive) To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.

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."
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bait in a sentence

  • He threaded a worm onto the hook as bait.
  • The angler kept a tub of maggots as bait.
  • The free trial was just bait to get people to sign up for the subscription.
  • The shiny offer was only bait, and the hidden fees were the catch.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bait" in Swedish?
"bait" in Swedish is agn, bete, lockbete. 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 Swedish, "bait" is agn, bete, lockbete.
Are there other ways to say "bait" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "bait": agn, bete, lockbete, agna.
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