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Lüge
lie
The German word for 'lie' is 'Lüge'. It is used in the same way as in English, to refer to an untruth or falsehood that is intentionally told to deceive someone.
Example sentences using: Lüge
Die Wahrheit kommt immer nach der Lüge.
The truth always comes after the lie.
This phrase highlights the concept that no matter how much one tries to hide the truth with lies, it will always come out eventually.
Einhundert Lüge können nicht eine Wahrheit unterdrücken.
Hundred lies cannot suppress one truth.
This saying emphasizes the power and value of truth. Regardless of the amount of lies told, they cannot suppress the truth.
Ein Mann der Lüge ist unzuverlässig.
A man of lies is unreliable.
This phrase indicates that a person who lies frequently loses trust and reliability from others.