NOUN
Verlierer/fɛɐ̯ˈliːʁɐ/loser; defeated person
Verlierer is a German noun that means loser or defeated person. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈliːʁɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Verlierer".
Definitions
1.person or group that loses in a game, contest, or conflict(competition, general use)
a.someone who does not win in a sporting or competitive event
Im Finale stand der Verlierer dem Sieger gegenüber.—In the final, the loser faced the winner.
2.person who is unsuccessful or socially marginalized(figurative, informal)
a.someone considered unsuccessful in life or society
Er fühlt sich als Verlierer, weil er keinen Job findet.—He feels like a loser because he can't find a job.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Verlierer | die Verlierer |
| Genitive | des Verlierers | der Verlierer |
| Dative | dem Verlierer | den Verlierern |
| Accusative | den Verlierer | die Verlierer |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verlierer" mean in English?
- "Verlierer" means loser or defeated person. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verlierer"?
- "Verlierer" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈliːʁɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verlierer" der, die, or das?
- "Verlierer" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Verlierer"?
- The plural of "Verlierer" is "Verlierer".
- What part of speech is "Verlierer"?
- "Verlierer" is a noun in German.
