No. 15,217 in German
trügen
To deceive or mislead.
In a sentence
Die Sinne können ab und zu trügen.
Senses can occasionally deceive.
In this sentence, 'trügen' refers to the act of deceiving or causing a misperception, emphasizing its usage in the context of perceptual errors.
Die Hoffnung trügt oft in schwierigen Zeiten.
Hope often deceives in challenging times.
Here, 'trügt' illustrates figurative deception, where hope may lead to disappointment.
Wahrheit und Wirklichkeit trügen manchmal.
Truth and reality occasionally mislead.
In this example, 'trügen' is used metaphorically to describe the potential misleading nature of truth and reality in certain situations.
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