VERB
lösen/ˈløːzn̩/to solve; to loosen; to remove
lösen is a German verb that means to solve, to loosen, or to remove. It is pronounced /ˈløːzn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "löste" and the past participle is "gelöst".
Definitions
1.to solve a problem or task(problem, task)
a.to find the solution to something
Sie löste das schwierige Rätsel in wenigen Minuten.—She solved the difficult puzzle in a few minutes.
2.to loosen or separate something that is fixed or attached(fixation, attachment)
a.to detach or unfasten
Er löste den Knoten mit etwas Geduld.—He loosened the knot with some patience.
3.to set off or trigger an action or reaction(trigger, initiate)
a.to cause or initiate something
Der Alarm löste Panik unter den Menschen aus.—The alarm triggered panic among the people.
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 remove. 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.
