English–German
“loose” in German
How to say “loose” in German
“Loose” in German is lose.
A waistband sits away from the body, leaving room for the fabric to shift when the wearer moves.
Example sentences with lose
Die Schuhe sind lose und rutschen beim Gehen.
The shoes are loose and slip when walking.
Tips for using lose
- 'Lose' is an adjective, while 'los' is a separate word meaning 'off' or 'away'; in 'Die Hose ist lose', the adjective follows sein without an ending.
Other German words for “loose”
Die Schraube ist locker.
The screw is loose.