Trug

German

Etymology

From Middle High German trüge, from Old High German trugī. Cf. trügen.

Pronunciation
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Noun

Trug m (strong, genitive Truges or Trugs, no plural)[1]

  1. (rare, formal) a deception, delusion, illusion[1][2][3]
    • 1830, “Preußenlied”, Bernard Thiersch (lyrics):
      Wohl tauschten nah und ferne / mit mir gar viele gerne / ihr Glück ist Trug und ihre Freiheit Schein / Ich bin ein Preuße, will ein Preuße sein.
      Although near and far / very many would like to change places with me / their happiness is deceit and their freedom is illusion / I am a Prussian, want nothing but to be a Prussian.
  2. (rare, formal) a swindle[3]

References
  1. “Trug” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  2. “Trug” in Duden online
  3. Dict.cc
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