verb
verzocken
eljátszani
The German word "verzocken" is a colloquial verb meaning "to lose (money) by gambling" or more generally "to waste or mess up (money or opportunities), often recklessly."
- "zocken" itself means "to gamble" or "to play (games, especially chance-based)."
- The prefix "ver-" can imply a negative outcome or going wrong.
Similar words:
- vergeuden (to waste)
- verlieren (to lose)
- verzögern (to delay - different meaning though)
Difference:
Unlike "verlieren" (to lose) which is general, verzocken specifically implies losing through gambling or risky behavior and often has a casual or colloquial tone.
"Vergeuden" means wasting but may not include the gambling context.
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Examples
Er hat all sein Geld im Casino verzockt.verb
Eljátszotta az összes pénzét a kaszinóban.
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