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loosen in German

loosen in German is lösen, lockern — loosen means to make something less tight, or to become less tight.

loosen in German

lösen
verb
(transitive) To make loose.
lockern
verb
(transitive) To make loose.

What does "loosen" mean?

  1. verb To make something less tight, or to become less tight.
    "He loosened his tie after the long meeting."
  2. verb To relax or reduce restrictions.
    "The new policy loosens the rules on remote working."
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loosen in a sentence

  • He loosened his tie after the long meeting.
  • The screws had loosened over time.
  • The new policy loosens the rules on remote working.

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What is "loosen" in German?

"loosen" in German is lösen, lockern. loosen means: To make something less tight, or to become less tight.

How do you use "loosen" in a sentence?

Example: "He loosened his tie after the long meeting." In German, "loosen" is lösen, lockern.

Are there other ways to say "loosen" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "loosen": lösen, lockern.

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