der Verlierer, –
loser
Eine Person, die in einem Spiel, Wettkampf oder Vergleich nicht gewinnt.
The German word "Verlierer" is a noun that means "loser". It is derived from the verb "verlieren," which means "to lose". "Verlierer" refers to someone who has lost a game, competition, or anything else.
Similar words in German include "Unterlegener" (one who has been defeated), "Besiegter" (defeated), and "Niederlage" (defeat, although this is used more for the event or act of losing rather than the person).
The main difference between "Verlierer" and these similar words is that "Verlierer" specifically connotes a person who lost (and can sometimes carry a negative connotation), whereas terms like "Unterlegener" or "Besiegter" are more formal and neutral in tone. "Niederlage," on the other hand, describes the actual loss rather than the individual.
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Examples
Der Verlierer akzeptiert das Ergebnis nicht.noun
The loser does not accept the result.
Ein Verlierer steht oft im Schatten des Gewinners.noun
A loser often stands in the shadow of the winner.
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