Lösen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Lösen" is used as verb with the meaning of "untie", "loosen" or "undo".

Essential properties of "lösen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: lösen
Simple past: löste
Participle: gelöst

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "lösen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To untie or loosen something"

Definition: "To undo or untie something that is tied or joined."
Translation(s): untie, loosen, undo, detach
Synonym(s): Aufbinden, Losbinden, Aufknoten
Antonym(s): Binden, Verbinden
Related word(s): Lockern, Befreien

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie musste den Knoten lösen, um das Paket zu öffnen.She had to untie the knot to open the package.
Der Hund versuchte, sich von der Leine zu lösen.The dog tried to get loose from the leash.
Kannst du mir helfen, diesen Verschluss zu lösen?Can you help me loosen this clasp?

2.) "To find a solution to a problem or riddle"

Definition: "To find the answer or solution to a problem or riddle."
Translation(s): solve, resolve, figure out
Synonym(s): klären, bewältigen, enträtseln
Antonym(s): verwirren, verkomplizieren
Related word(s): herausfinden, entschlüsseln

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Wissenschaftler versuchen, das Rätsel zu lösen.The scientists are trying to solve the riddle.
Wir müssen dieses Problem so schnell wie möglich lösen.We must solve this problem as quickly as possible.
Sie konnte die schwierige Mathematikaufgabe lösen.She was able to solve the difficult math problem.

3.) "To dissolve a substance in a liquid"

Definition: "To dissolve a substance in a liquid."
Translation(s): dissolve
Synonym(s): auflösen, zersetzen
Antonym(s): konzentrieren
Related word(s): verdünnen, verflüssigen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Zucker wird sich im heißen Tee schnell lösen.The sugar will quickly dissolve in the hot tea.
Man muss das Pulver in Wasser lösen, bevor man es trinkt.One must dissolve the powder in water before drinking it.
Die Chemikalie begann sich langsam im Lösungsmittel zu lösen.The chemical slowly began to dissolve in the solvent.

4.) "To terminate or cancel a contract or agreement"

Definition: "To terminate or cancel a contract or agreement."
Translation(s): terminate, cancel, annul, break
Synonym(s): Kündigen, Aufheben, Beenden
Antonym(s): Abschließen, Vereinbaren
Related word(s): Auflösen, Annullieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie wollte den Mietvertrag vorzeitig lösen.She wanted to terminate the rental agreement prematurely.
Die Firma musste einige Arbeitsverträge lösen.The company had to terminate some employment contracts.
Wir haben beschlossen, unsere Geschäftspartnerschaft zu lösen.We decided to dissolve our business partnership.

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