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loss in Dutch

loss in Dutch is verlies, nederlaag, verliezen — loss means the state of no longer having something you once had.

loss in Dutch

verlies
noun
verlies
noun
(countable) Defeat; an instance of being defeated.
nederlaag
noun
(countable) Defeat; an instance of being defeated.
verliezen
noun
(countable) Defeat; an instance of being defeated.
verlies
noun
(uncountable) The condition of grief caused by losing someone or something, especially someone who has died.
verslagenheid
noun
(uncountable) The condition of grief caused by losing someone or something, especially someone who has died.
verlies
noun
(engineering) Electricity of kinetic power expended without doing useful work.
krachtverlies
noun
(engineering) Electricity of kinetic power expended without doing useful work.
stroomverlies
noun
(engineering) Electricity of kinetic power expended without doing useful work.
warmteverlies
noun
(engineering) Electricity of kinetic power expended without doing useful work.

What does "loss" mean?

  1. noun The state of no longer having something you once had.
    "The loss of the old library left the village without a quiet place to read."
  2. noun Defeat in a game, contest, or war.
    "A narrow loss in the semi-final left the players in tears."
  3. noun The grief felt after someone close to you dies.
    "He never really got over the loss of his wife."
  4. noun An amount of money spent or given up without a matching gain.
    "The little cafe ran at a loss all winter before business picked up."
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loss in a sentence

  • The loss of the old library left the village without a quiet place to read.
  • After the loss of his hearing, he learned to sign.
  • A narrow loss in the semi-final left the players in tears.
  • Our chess club suffered a heavy loss against the neighbouring school.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "loss" in Dutch?
"loss" in Dutch is verlies, nederlaag, verliezen. loss means: The state of no longer having something you once had.
How do you use "loss" in a sentence?
Example: "The loss of the old library left the village without a quiet place to read." In Dutch, "loss" is verlies, nederlaag, verliezen.
Are there other ways to say "loss" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "loss": verlies, nederlaag, verliezen, verslagenheid, krachtverlies, stroomverlies.
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