zum Narren halten
to make a fool of someone
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In a sentence
Der Betrüger hält die ältere Dame mit falschen Versprechungen zum Narren.
How it is used
Means 'to make a fool of someone' by deceiving or mocking them. Neutral register. Use when a colleague tricks a new employee as a joke. Nuance: implies deliberate intent, not accidental embarrassment.
Other verbs that go with Narr
This is the choice the collocation turns on.
Other collocations built on halten
- sich an eine Abmachung haltento stick to/keep an agreement
- Abstand haltento keep distance
- eine Ansprache haltento give a speech/address
- Ausschau halten nach+Dat.to look out for
- den Ball flach haltento keep a low profile
- sich an die Etikette haltento adhere to etiquette
- in Gang haltento keep something running or maintain momentum
- ein Gelübde haltento remain faithful to a solemn promise
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