ein|büssen
Translation
to lose, to forfeit, to suffer a loss
Examples
Er musste an Ansehen einbüßen.
He had to suffer a loss of prestige.
Die Firma hat Marktanteile eingebüßt.
The company has lost market share.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) einbüßen to lose sth. The company has lost market share.
((an+3)) einbüßen to suffer a loss in sth. He had to suffer a loss of prestige.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verlieren (to lose), einbußen (to lose, suffer a loss)
Etymology
Comes from 'ein-' (in) + 'büßen' (to atone for). It carries the sense of having to 'pay in' something, i.e., to lose it as a penalty or consequence.
Memory Tips
Connect 'büßen' to the idea of a 'booth' where you pay a fine ('Buße'). 'Einbüßen' is like putting your reputation or money into that booth and losing it.