lösen
Translation
to solve, to dissolve, to buy (a ticket), to loosen
Examples
Er kann das Rätsel lösen.
He can solve the riddle.
Wasser löst Salz.
Water dissolves salt.
Ich muss eine Fahrkarte lösen.
I have to buy a ticket.
Löse bitte den Knoten.
Please undo the knot.
Grammar Patterns
et4 lösen to solve sth. He can solve the problem.
et4 lösen to buy sth. (a ticket) I have to buy a ticket.
Similar Words
Synonyms: klären, entwirren, kaufen; Antonyms: binden, festziehen
Etymology
From Old High German 'lōsen', related to English 'loose' and 'lose'. The core idea is 'to make loose'.
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'loose'. You make a problem 'loose' (solve it), a knot 'loose' (untie it), and sugar 'loose' in water (dissolve it).