lauern — meaning in English

English meaning

• lurk verb To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.
• prey noun An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.

Senses

lauern is used for these senses in English:

• prey (intransitive) To act as a predator.

lurk — full definition

1. verb To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.
2. verb To exist unnoticed as a threat or possibility.
3. verb To read posts on an online forum or group without ever posting yourself.

prey — full definition

1. noun An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
2. verb To hunt and kill for food, or to exploit someone vulnerable.

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