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lose in Dutch

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

lose in Dutch

afvallen
verb
(transitive) To shed (weight).
verliezen
verb
(transitive) To shed (weight).
verliezen
verb

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.

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Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "lose" in Dutch?

"lose" in Dutch is afvallen, verliezen. 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 Dutch, "lose" is afvallen, verliezen.

Are there other ways to say "lose" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "lose": afvallen, verliezen.

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