Die Auflösung
Example: Die Auflösung des Problems dauerte länger als erwartet.
Definition
"Die Auflösung" refers to the process or result of resolving or solving a problem, situation, or puzzle. It is used to describe the act of finding a solution or the state of being resolved, as in "Die Auflösung des Problems dauerte länger als erwartet."
Etymology
The word "die Auflösung" comes from the German verb "auflösen," which means to dissolve, disband, or resolve. It combines the prefix "auf-" meaning 'up' or 'open' with "lösen," meaning 'to loosen' or 'to solve.' Did you know that originally, "auflösen" was used for dissolving substances before it took on the figurative meaning of solving problems?
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"Die Auflösung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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