Verlieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verlieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "lose", "misplace" or "be defeated".

Essential properties of "verlieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verlieren
Simple past: verlor
Participle: verloren

irregulartransitive

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 "verlieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To lose something by misplacing it or having it disappear"

Definition: "To no longer have something because it has been lost, disappeared, or misplaced."
Translation(s): lose, misplace
Synonym(s): einbüßen, verlieren
Antonym(s): finden, gewinnen
Related word(s): Verlust, verloren

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich habe meinen Schlüssel verloren.I have lost my key.
Er verliert oft seine Brille.He often loses his glasses.
Sie hat ihr Handy im Zug verloren.She lost her phone on the train.

2.) "To be defeated in a contest"

Definition: "To be defeated in a competition or game."
Translation(s): lose, be defeated
Synonym(s): unterliegen, geschlagen werden
Antonym(s): gewinnen
Related word(s): Niederlage, Besiegung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Mannschaft hat das Spiel verloren.The team lost the game.
Er verlor das Schachspiel gegen seinen Freund.He lost the chess game against his friend.
Sie verliert nie die Hoffnung, selbst wenn sie verliert.She never loses hope, even when she loses.

3.) "To lose a quality or ability"

Definition: "To stop having a quality or skill."
Translation(s): lose, forfeit
Synonym(s): einbüßen, verlieren
Antonym(s): erlangen, gewinnen
Related word(s): Mangel, Fehlen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat völlig das Vertrauen in sich selbst verloren.He has completely lost confidence in himself.
Sie verliert langsam ihre Geduld.She is slowly losing her patience.
Ich habe meine Stimme verloren.I have lost my voice.

4.) "To disappear or get lost"

Definition: "To disappear from sight or reach; to get lost."
Translation(s): get lost, disappear
Synonym(s): Verschwinden, Verirren
Antonym(s): Finden
Related word(s): Verschwinden, Verirren

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Hund hat sich im Wald verloren.The dog got lost in the forest.
Das Flugzeug verlor sich in den Wolken.The airplane disappeared into the clouds.
Sie verlor sich in der großen Stadt.She got lost in the big city.

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