NOUN
Verlust/fɛɐ̯ˈlʊst/loss; damage; sacrifice
Verlust is a German noun that means loss, damage, or sacrifice. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlʊst/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Verluste".
Definitions
1.the state or fact of losing something or someone(general)
a.fact of not having something anymore
Der Verlust meines Schlüssels hat mich in Schwierigkeiten gebracht.—Losing my key got me into trouble.
2.financial disadvantage, deficit(finance/business)
a.economic deficit
Die Firma hat letztes Jahr hohe Verluste gemacht.—The company made heavy losses last year.
3.pain of losing a loved one(emotional)
a.feeling of grief after loss
Der Verlust seiner Mutter traf ihn sehr.—The loss of his mother hit him hard.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Verlust | die Verluste |
| Genitive | des Verlustes | der Verluste |
| Dative | dem Verlust | den Verlusten |
| Accusative | den Verlust | die Verluste |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verlust" mean in English?
- "Verlust" means loss, damage, or sacrifice. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verlust"?
- "Verlust" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlʊst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verlust" der, die, or das?
- "Verlust" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Verlust"?
- The plural of "Verlust" is "Verluste".
- What part of speech is "Verlust"?
- "Verlust" is a noun in German.
