No. 635 in Dutch
verlies
"Verlies" means "loss" in English.
In a sentence
Het verlies van de wedstrijd was teleurstellend.
The loss of the match was disappointing.
In this sentence, 'verlies' pertains to the concept of losing in a competitive context, specifically referring to the outcome of a sports game as not being a victory.
Hij voelt nog steeds het verlies van zijn oude huis.
He still feels the loss of his old home.
Here, 'verlies' is used to describe the emotional experience of no longer having something important, stressing the emotional impact of losing.
Er was een groot verlies in de omzet van het bedrijf.
There was a significant loss in the company's revenue.
In this example, 'verlies' relates to a decrease or reduction in quantity, specifically financial terms, marking a negative change in monetary or resource value.
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