Lösen
Example: Wir müssen das Problem schnell lösen, bevor es schlimmer wird.
Definition
"Lösen" means to find a solution to a problem or to untie or loosen something. It involves resolving an issue or making something less tight or fixed. For example, in the phrase 'Wir müssen das Problem schnell lösen,' it means to solve the problem quickly.
Etymology
The German verb "lösen" comes from the Old High German word 'lösen,' meaning 'to loosen or release.' It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, reflecting the idea of making something less tight or resolving a difficulty. Did you know that "lösen" shares roots with English 'loose'?
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"Lösen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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