lost
"verlieren"
verb
Meaning: to lose
Ich habe meinen Schlüssel verloren.
I have lost my key.
Meaning: to waste
Er verliert seine Zeit mit Computerspielen.
He wastes his time playing video games.
Meaning: to shed
Die Schlange hat ihre Haut verloren.
The snake has shed its skin.
Meaning: to forfeit
Sie haben das Spiel verloren.
They have forfeited the game.
Meaning: to misplace
Wo hast du deine Brille verloren?
Where did you misplace your glasses?
A1: Ich verliere meinen Schlüssel.
A1: I am losing my key.
A1: Du verlierst dein Buch.
A1: You are losing your book.
A1: Er verliert seinen Geldbeutel.
A1: He is losing his wallet.
B1: Gestern habe ich meine Brille verloren.
B1: Yesterday, I lost my glasses.
B1: Wenn du so weitermachst, wirst du alles verlieren.
B1: If you continue like this, you will lose everything.
B1: Sie hatte ihre Arbeit verloren, bevor sie eine neue fand.
B1: She had lost her job before she found a new one.
C1: Ich werde den Wettbewerb verlieren, wenn ich nicht hart trainiere.
C1: I will lose the competition if I don't train hard.
C1: Nachdem er das Spiel verloren hatte, war er sehr enttäuscht.
C1: After he lost the game, he was very disappointed.
C1: Wenn wir nicht aufpassen, könnten wir unseren Ruf verlieren.
C1: If we're not careful, we could lose our reputation.
The German verb "verlieren" means "to lose" in English. It is a transitive verb, which means it requires a direct object to complete its meaning.
When used in the context of losing something physical, such as an object or possession, "verlieren" is often followed by the accusative case. For example, "Ich habe meinen Schlüssel verloren" translates to "I have lost my key".
However, "verlieren" can also be used in a broader sense to express losing in other contexts, such as losing a game or losing one's way. In these cases, it can be followed by different prepositions depending on the specific situation.