Translation of German word "löschen" to English
löschen
/lœʃn̩/
Meaning
VerbTo remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.
How to use
löschen ('to delete / erase / extinguish / cancel') is a weak verb: löscht, löschte, hat gelöscht. Dateien löschen — To delete files. Das Feuer löschen — To extinguish / put out the fire.
🇬🇧 English
delete
Example
Vergiss nicht, die unwichtigen Dateien von deinem Computer zu löschen.
Don't forget to delete the unimportant files from your computer.
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Common phrases
- Brand löschen— to extinguish / put out a fire
- Konto löschen— to delete / close an account
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe gelöscht
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #946 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "löschen"?▼
The German word "löschen" is defined as: "To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device."
What does the German word "löschen" mean?▼
The German word "löschen" means "delete" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "löschen"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "löschen"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Vergiss nicht, die unwichtigen Dateien von deinem Computer zu löschen." (which translates as "Don't forget to delete the unimportant files from your computer.").
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