Lösen
Example: Ich kann das Problem schnell lösen.
Definition
"lösen" means to find a solution to a problem or to resolve a difficulty. It involves taking actions or thinking processes that lead to ending confusion or a challenge, as in the phrase, 'Ich kann das Problem schnell lösen,' meaning 'I can solve the problem quickly.'
Etymology
The German word "lösen" comes from Old High German "lösen," which means to loosen or release. It originally related to freeing something tied or bound, and over time, it evolved to also signify resolving or solving problems, as if 'loosening' a knot of difficulty.
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"Lösen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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