This is the 15217th most frequent German word.
trügen
To deceive or mislead.
In this sentence, 'trügen' refers to the act of deceiving or causing a misperception, emphasizing its usage in the context of perceptual errors.
Die Sinne können ab und zu trügen.
Senses can occasionally deceive.
Here, 'trügt' illustrates figurative deception, where hope may lead to disappointment.
Die Hoffnung trügt oft in schwierigen Zeiten.
Hope often deceives in challenging times.
In this example, 'trügen' is used metaphorically to describe the potential misleading nature of truth and reality in certain situations.