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 no longer have something because it is misplaced, taken away, or missed(main action)
a.to misplace or not keep possession of something
Ich habe meinen Schlüssel verloren.—I lost my key.
b.to fail to win (a game, contest, etc.)
Unsere Mannschaft hat das Spiel verloren.—Our team lost the game.
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.
