VERB
lösen/ˈløːzn̩/to solve; to dissolve; to detach
lösen is a German verb that means to solve, to dissolve, or to detach. It is pronounced /ˈløːzn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "löste" and the past participle is "gelöst".
Definitions
1.to solve something(problem, task)
a.to find a solution to a problem or task
Er hat die schwierige Aufgabe endlich gelöst.—He finally solved the difficult task.
2.to dissolve something in a liquid(chemistry, physics)
a.to mix something into a liquid so it becomes part of it
Das Salz wird im Wasser gelöst.—The salt is dissolved in the water.
3.to detach or loosen something(attachment)
a.to make something no longer attached
Sie hat das Seil vom Haken gelöst.—She detached the rope from the hook.
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 dissolve, or to detach. 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.
