lösen
solve · untie
Etwas schwierig machen oder ein Problem beenden, sodass es keine Schwierigkeiten mehr gibt.
The German word "lösen" is a verb that means "to solve" or "to resolve". It is closely related to the noun "die Lösung" which means "solution". "Lösen" can also mean "to untie", "to release", or "to dissolve", depending on the context.
Similar words in German include:
- "auflösen" (to dissolve)
- "entwirren" (to untangle)
- "entspannen" (to relax or release tension)
Differences:
- "Auflösen" specifically means to dissolve something, typically in a liquid or to disband an organization, adding the nuance of breaking down or dispersing.
- "Entwirren" focuses on disentangling something that is complicated or knotted, like hair or wires.
- "Entspannen" generally pertains to easing tension or relaxing, particularly for muscles or in a personal context.
"Lösen" is more general and widely applicable to solving puzzles, releasing objects, and dissolving substances.
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Examples
Wir lösen das Problem gemeinsam.verb
We solve the problem together.
Sie löst die Matheaufgabe.verb
She solves the math problem.
Er muss das Problem schnell lösen.verb
He must solve the problem quickly.
Er kann die Aufgabe schnell lösen.verb
He can solve the task quickly.
Er kann den Knoten schnell lösen.verb
He can untie the knot quickly.
Wir lösen das Rätsel gemeinsam.verb
We solve the puzzle together.
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