die Lösung
Translation
solution, answer, resolution
Examples
Wir brauchen eine schnelle Lösung.
We need a quick solution.
Was ist die Lösung der Aufgabe?
What is the solution to the exercise?
Das ist eine chemische Lösung.
This is a chemical solution.
Grammar Patterns
a solution ((for sth.)) to find a solution for the problem
the solution ((to sth.)) the solution to the task
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Antwort (answer), das Ergebnis (result); Antonyms: das Problem (problem), die Frage (question)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'lösen' (to solve, to loosen). The suffix '-ung' nominalizes the verb.
Memory Tips
Think of 'loosening' a problem to find the 'solution'. This works for both problem-solving and the chemical meaning (dissolving).