Loswerden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Loswerden" is used as verb with the meaning of "get rid of", "dispose of" or "shake off".

Essential properties of "loswerden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: loswerden
  • Simple past: wurde los
  • Participle: losgeworden

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To get rid of something or someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich möchte diesen alten Schrank endlich loswerden.I finally want to get rid of this old cabinet.
  2. Wie kann ich diese lästigen Gedanken loswerden?How can I get rid of these annoying thoughts?
  3. Er versucht, seine schlechten Angewohnheiten loszuwerden.He tries to get rid of his bad habits.

2.) "To express something held back"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss dir etwas loswerden, das mich schon lange beschäftigt.I need to get something off my chest that has been bothering me for a long time.
  2. Sie konnte es nicht länger für sich behalten und musste es loswerden.She couldn't keep it to herself any longer and had to get it out.
  3. Er hat endlich den Mut gefunden, seine Gefühle loszuwerden.He finally found the courage to express his feelings.
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