English–German

“get lost” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯fn̩/

Example

Ich habe mich verlaufen.

I got lost.

Illustration for verlaufen (get lost)

How to say “get lost” in German

“Get lost” in German is verlaufen.

A moving line slips away from its intended course, like a person leaving the right path or a color spreading beyond its edge.

Full entry for verlaufen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with verlaufen

Wir haben uns im Park verlaufen.

We got lost in the park.

Tips for using verlaufen

  • For a person who loses the way, German normally uses the reflexive form sich verlaufen, while a vehicle usually uses sich verfahren.

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