No. 1,588 in German
löst
"Löst" means "solves" or "release" depending on context.
In a sentence
Dieses Medikament löst Schmerzen.
This medication alleviates pain.
In this sentence, 'löst' is used to indicate the action of relieving or reducing pain.
Die Detektivin löst den kniffligen Fall.
The detective solves the tricky case.
Here, 'löst' refers to the process of solving or resolving a problem or mystery.
Der Mechanismus löst beim Berühren aus.
The mechanism triggers upon contact.
In this context, 'löst' signifies the initiation or actuation of a mechanism or action.
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