Perdre
Example: Vaig perdre el llibre d'història ahir a la biblioteca.
Definition
"Perdre" means to lose something, such as an object, opportunity, or game. It describes the action of no longer having possession or control over something that was once held, as in the phrase 'I lost the history book yesterday at the library.'
Etymology
The word "perdre" comes from the Latin verb 'perdere,' which means 'to destroy' or 'to lose.' Over time, it evolved in Romance languages to mainly signify losing possession or failing to keep something. Did you know? The root 'per-' suggests thoroughness, indicating complete loss or destruction.
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