Loten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Loten" is used as verb with the meaning of "sound", "fathom" or "explore".

Essential properties of "loten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: loten
  • Simple past: lotete
  • Participle: gelotet

See full conjugation of loten

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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 "loten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To measure depth or investigate thoroughly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Kapitän muss die Tiefe des Wassers loten.The captain must sound the depth of the water.
  2. Wir sollten die Möglichkeiten gründlich loten.We should thoroughly explore the possibilities.
  3. Er begann, die Geheimnisse des Universums zu loten.He began to fathom the secrets of the universe.
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