Lösen
Example: Wir müssen das Problem schnell lösen, bevor es schlimmer wird.
Definition
"Lösen" is a verb meaning to find a solution or answer to a problem or difficulty. It involves resolving an issue, untangling something complex, or making something clear, as in the phrase 'We must quickly lösen the problem before it gets worse.'
Etymology
The German verb "lösen" comes from the Old High German word 'lösen,' which means to loosen or release. It is related to the English word 'loose.' Did you know? The idea of 'lös-en' originally referred to loosening something physically before it evolved to mean solving problems or puzzles.
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"Lösen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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