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flunkern

to fib

verb FLUN-kern Less Common
Communication Speech

Also means

to tell white lies

Usage Note

flunkern is colloquial for telling small, harmless lies or exaggerating: ein bisschen flunkern. It is gentler and more playful than lügen (to lie). Often used affectionately about children or tall tales told for effect.

Examples

"Bei der Geschichte hat er ein wenig geflunkert."

Natural Translation

He fibbed a little in that story.

Literal Translation

At the story has he a little fibbed.

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