verloren
Meaning and Usage
"Verloren" is the past participle of the verb "verlieren," which means "to lose" in English. It can also be used as an adjective to mean "lost" or "defeated."
Linguistic Analysis
The word "verloren" is a past participle of the verb "verlieren." The prefix "ver-" indicates the completion of an action and the root "verlieren" means "to lose." The word is of Germanic origin.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "verloren" is closely related to the English word "lost" both in meaning and usage.
Cultural Context
In a cultural context, "verloren" can be used metaphorically to convey a sense of being lost in life or feeling defeated.
Example Sentences
- Ich habe meinen Schlüssel verloren. (I lost my key.)
- Sie fühlte sich verloren in der großen Stadt. (She felt lost in the big city.)
- Der verlorene Krieg führte zu großen Veränderungen im Land. (The lost war led to major changes in the country.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "verloren," think of it as an action that has been "completed" - something that is "lost" and cannot be regained.
Additional Vocabulary
- verlieren (to lose)
- Verlust (loss)
- verlorengehen (to get lost)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
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