VERB
lösen/ˈløːzn̩/to solve; to loosen; to dissolve
lösen is a German verb that means to solve, to loosen, or to dissolve. It is pronounced /ˈløːzn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "löste" and the past participle is "gelöst".
Definitions
1.to solve or find the solution(problem, task)
a.to resolve a problem, riddle, or task
Sie löst das Rätsel sehr schnell.—She solves the riddle very quickly.
2.to loosen or remove something attached(attachment, object)
a.to make something come loose or separate
Er löst den Knoten.—He unties the knot.
3.to dissolve a substance in liquid(substance in liquid)
a.to make a solid dissolve in a liquid
Das Salz löst sich im Wasser.—The salt dissolves in the water.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | lösen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | löse |
| Present (du) | löst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | löst |
| Preterite (ich) | löste |
| Participle II | gelöst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | löste |
| Imperative (singular) | löse |
| Imperative (plural) | löst |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lösen" mean in English?
- "lösen" means to solve, to loosen, or to dissolve. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "lösen"?
- "lösen" is pronounced /ˈløːzn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "lösen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "lösen" is "gelöst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "lösen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "lösen" becomes "löste" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "lösen"?
- "lösen" is a verb in German.
