ett lockbete
Meaning
a bait, a lure, a decoy (something used to attract, often under false pretenses)
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett lockbete |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | lockbetet |
| Plural, indefinite | lockbeten |
| Plural, definite | lockbetena |
lockbete is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort lockbete, det stora lockbetet. Check another noun
Practise lockbete
1 / 2Is it en lockbete or ett lockbete?
lockbete in a sentence
- Ost är ett vanligt lockbete för mössCheese is a common bait for mice
- Draken använde en skatt och en vacker kvinna som lockbeten för att lura in äventyrare i grottanThe dragon used a treasure hoard and a beautiful woman as bait to trick adventurers into the cave
Questions
What does lockbete mean in English?
lockbete means “a bait, a lure, a decoy (something used to attract, often under false pretenses)”.
Is it en lockbete or ett lockbete?
It is ett lockbete, and “the a bait” is lockbetet.
What is the plural of lockbete?
The plural of lockbete is lockbeten, and the definite plural is lockbetena.
Origin
locka (“entice, lure”) + bete (“bait”)
Nearby common words
lockbete is number 5,984 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
- 5,980synka sync
- 5,981hän where
- 5,982leverantör supplier
- 5,983tittare viewer
- 5,985vykort postcard, in particular with an image on the front side
- 5,986tutt pacifier, dummy, binky, soother
- 5,987avundsjuka envy
- 5,988börs purse, stock exchange
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