noun
der Verlust, -e
loss
Es bedeutet, dass etwas nicht mehr da ist, was man vorher hatte.
Meaning (English)
Verlust means loss. Depending on context, it can refer to:
- A loss of something (an item, status, ability, time, data, etc.).
- A financial loss (negative profit; money lost).
- A personal loss (especially the death or absence of a person).
Examples of typical uses:
- Datenverlust = data loss
- Gewinn und Verlust = profit and loss
- ein schwerer Verlust = a great/painful loss (often personal)
Word parts
- ver-: a prefix often indicating a change, “away,” “wrong,” or an adverse outcome.
- Related verb: verlieren = to lose
- Verlust is the noun formed from that idea: the state/result of losing.
German synonyms
Depending on meaning:
- General “loss”: Einbuße, Verlieren (as a concept), Schwund (gradual decrease)
- Financial loss: Minus, Fehlbetrag, Defizit
- Personal loss: Trauerfall (bereavement case), Schmerz (more “pain” than “loss,” but often used in context)
German antonyms
Also depending on meaning:
- General opposite: Gewinn (gain)
- Financial opposite: Profit, Überschuss
- Opposite of decrease: Zuwachs (increase/growth)
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Examples
Der Verlust des Schlüssels ist ärgerlich.noun
The loss of the key is annoying.
Ich bedauere den Verlust meines Portemonnaies.noun
I regret the loss of my wallet.
Ein Verlust kann schmerzhaft sein.noun
A loss can be painful.
Ein großer Verlust hat uns alle getroffen.noun
A great loss has affected us all.
Sein Verlust war schmerzhaft für alle.noun
His loss was painful for everyone.
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