Lose Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Lose" is mainly used as adjective meaning "loose", "not tight" or "loosely". It is also used as adverb and noun.

Essential properties of "Lose"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Lose
  • Plural: die Lose

Meanings of "Lose" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Not firmly attached or fitted"

"Lose", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Schraube ist lose und muss festgezogen werden.The screw is loose and needs to be tightened.
  2. Seine Hose sitzt lose und rutscht ständig herunter.His pants are loose and keep slipping down.
  3. Der Knoten war so lose, dass er sich leicht löste.The knot was so loose that it easily came undone.

2.) "In a non-strict or relaxed manner"

"Lose", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er trägt seine Kleidung lose und bequem.He wears his clothes loosely and comfortably.
  2. Sie tanzt lose und ohne Hemmungen.She dances freely and without inhibitions.
  3. Die Regeln werden hier lose angewendet.The rules are applied loosely here.

3.) "Lottery or raffle ticket"

"Lose", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe ein Lose für die Tombola gekauft.I bought a raffle ticket for the tombola.
  2. Die Lose werden morgen gezogen.The tickets will be drawn tomorrow.
  3. Er hat mit seinem Lose den Hauptpreis gewonnen.He won the main prize with his ticket.
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