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lose in Afrikaans

lose in Afrikaans is verloor — lose means to no longer have something you once had, whether by accident, carelessness, or misfortune.

lose in Afrikaans

verloor
verb
cease to have in one's possession or capability

What does "lose" mean?

  1. verb To no longer have something you once had, whether by accident, carelessness, or misfortune.
    "She lost her keys somewhere between the car and the front door."
  2. verb To fail to win a game, competition, or argument.
    "The home team lost the final by a single point."
  3. verb To become unable to find your way, or to no longer be able to follow or track someone or something.
    "We lost the trail once the snow started falling."

lose in a sentence

  • She lost her keys somewhere between the car and the front door.
  • He lost his job when the factory closed down.
  • The home team lost the final by a single point.
  • Don't take it personally if you lose this round.

Common Afrikaans translations

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What is "lose" in Afrikaans?

"lose" in Afrikaans is verloor. lose means: To no longer have something you once had, whether by accident, carelessness, or misfortune.

How do you use "lose" in a sentence?

Example: "She lost her keys somewhere between the car and the front door." In Afrikaans, "lose" is verloor.

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