Translation of German word "verlieren" to English
verlieren
/fɛɐ̯ˈliːʁən/
Meaning
VerbTo cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
How to use
The strong verb verlieren ('to lose') conjugates: verliert, verlor, hat verloren. Note: the source translation is perfective 'to lose' (потерять), but in German, it refers to general losing (терять). It has the non-separable prefix ver-.
🇬🇧 English
to lose
Example
Wenn Sie diesen Zehn-Pfund-Schein verlieren, wird es Ihnen leid tun.
If you lose that ten pound note you will be sorry.
Bei der Explosion verlor er sein Gehör.
He lost his hearing in the explosion.
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Common phrases
- Geduld verlieren— to lose patience
- Gewicht verlieren— to lose weight
- den Verstand verlieren— to lose one's mind / senses
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe verloren
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #215 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "verlieren"?▼
The German word "verlieren" is defined as: "To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability."
What does the German word "verlieren" mean?▼
The German word "verlieren" means "to lose" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich habe mein Geld verloren." (which translates as "If you lose that ten pound note you will be sorry.").
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