English–German
“lose” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈliːʁən/
Example
Ich verliere oft meine Schlüssel.
I often lose my keys.
How to say “lose” in German
“Lose” in German is verlieren.
A possession, chance, grip, or contest slips out of reach.
Example sentences with verlieren
Bei der Arbeit verliere ich manchmal den Überblick.
At work, I sometimes lose sight of the big picture.
Tips for using verlieren
- Verlieren takes a direct accusative object, as in "Ich verliere meine Schlüssel," not a dative object.
Other German words for “lose”
Nach dem Skandal hat er viel Vertrauen eingebüßt.
After the scandal, he lost a lot of trust.
Die Mannschaft unterlag im Finale.
The team lost in the final.