German word

los

Pronunciation

IPA/loːs/

Meaning

  • interjectionlet's go

Example

Los! Komm mit.

Let's go! Come with me.

Illustration for los (let's go)

More examples

Los, fangen wir an.

Come on, let's begin.

Core concept

A group breaking free from stillness and moving off together.

Common phrases

  • Los geht's!

    Let's go!

  • Los, beeil dich!

    Come on, hurry up!

Similar words

Los geht's: A friendly call to set off or get moving together.
Auf geht's: An encouraging rallying cry to begin an activity or task.

Definition in German

Ausruf, mit dem man andere zum Beginnen oder Mitkommen auffordert.

Word origin

The interjection comes from the German word "los", meaning free or loose, and developed as a call to get moving.

Usage tips

  • "Los!" is brief and can sound forceful, while "Los, komm mit!" makes the invitation more explicit.

Other meanings

  • let's begininterjection

Opposites

  • Warte!Wait!interjection
  • Halt!Stop!interjection

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