löschen
delete · extinguish · put out
Etwas entfernen oder ungeschehen machen, sodass es nicht mehr da ist.
The German word "löschen" is a verb that means "to delete," "to erase," "to extinguish," or "to douse" (fire, light, or data).
- It is not a compound but an independent verb.
- It can refer to putting out a fire (Feuer löschen), deleting digital files (Datei löschen), or erasing writing.
Similar words:
- entfernen (to remove)
- austragen (to carry out, cancel)
- auslöschen (to annihilate, extinguish completely)
Difference:
- Löschen often emphasizes the act of making something cease to exist or function, especially forcibly or completely.
- Entfernen is more general, meaning to take away or remove without necessarily erasing or extinguishing.
- Auslöschen is a stronger term than löschen, meaning complete destruction or extinction.
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Examples
Ich lösche alle Dateien.verb
I delete all files.
Bitte löschen Sie alle Dateien.verb
Please delete all files.
Du musst das Feuer schnell löschen.verb
You must extinguish the fire quickly.
Du musst das Licht löschen, bevor du gehst.verb
You have to extinguish the light before you go.
Du kannst das Licht löschen.verb
You can put out the light.
Er hilft mir, den Brand zu löschen.verb
He helps me extinguish the fire.
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