Adjective
lose
Pronunciation: /ˈloːzə/
loose, slack
C1
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Meanings
Adjective
- loose, slack
Example sentence
Die Schraube muss nachgezogen werden; sie ist etwas lose.
The screw needs to be tightened; it is a bit loose.
Usage
- lose Schrauben — Lose describes things not firmly attached.
- lose / lösen — The adjective means loose; lösen is a verb meaning loosen or solve.
Unter dem Tisch liegen zwei lose Bretter.
There are two loose planks under the table.