VERB
verlieren/fɛɐ̯ˈliːʁən/to lose
verlieren is a German verb that means to lose. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈliːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verlor" and the past participle is "verloren".
Definitions
1.to lose (not win or misplace something)(general)
a.to not win a contest or a game
Die Mannschaft verliert das Spiel.—The team loses the game.
b.to misplace or be deprived of something
Ich verliere immer meine Schlüssel.—I always lose my keys.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verlieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verliere |
| Present (du) | verlierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verliert |
| Preterite (ich) | verlor |
| Participle II | verloren |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verlöre |
| Imperative (singular) | verliere |
| Imperative (plural) | verliert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verlieren" mean in English?
- "verlieren" means to lose. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verlieren"?
- "verlieren" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈliːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verlieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verlieren" is "verloren", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verlieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verlieren" becomes "verlor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verlieren"?
- "verlieren" is a verb in German.
