verloren

The German word "verloren" is the past participle of the verb "verlieren", meaning "lost".

• The root verb "verlieren" means "to lose" (e.g., losing an object, a game, or an opportunity).
• "Verloren" is used as an adjective or in perfect tense constructions to describe something that is lost or has been lost.

Similar words:

• "vermisst" (missing)
• "abhandengekommen" (gone missing)
• "verlegt" (misplaced)

Difference:

• "Verloren" typically refers to something definitively lost, often permanently.
• "Vermisst" is often used for persons or animals who are missing, implying uncertainty.
• "Verlegt" refers to something misplaced but potentially findable.