No. 2,029 in German
lösen
"Lösen" means "to solve" or "to loosen."
In a sentence
Ich konnte das Rätsel lösen.
I was able to solve the puzzle.
Here, 'lösen' is used in the sense of solving or figuring out something, showcasing its common application in problem-solving contexts.
Er hat das Band gelöst.
He untied the ribbon.
In this case, 'lösen' means to untie or loosen something, illustrating its physical usage for separating objects.
Wir mussten das Problem gemeinsam lösen.
We had to solve the problem together.
This example emphasizes collaboration, with 'lösen' again meaning solving, but highlighting teamwork.
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