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lose in Swedish

lose in Swedish is förlora, mista, tappa — lose means to no longer have something you once had, whether by accident, carelessness, or misfortune.

lose in Swedish

förlora
verb
mista
verb
förlora
verb
(transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
mista
verb
(transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
tappa
verb
(transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
bliva av med
verb
(transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
tappa bort
verb
(transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
varda av med
verb
(transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
tappa
verb
(transitive) To shed (weight).
förlora
verb
(transitive) To shed (weight).
tappa bort
verb
(transitive) To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.
förlora
verb
(transitive) To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.

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.

Similar words in Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "lose" in Swedish?

"lose" in Swedish is förlora, mista, tappa. 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 Swedish, "lose" is förlora, mista, tappa.

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

Yes — Swedish has 6 translations listed for "lose": förlora, mista, tappa, bliva av med, tappa bort, varda av med.

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