das Lösen
solving
Finding the answer or the right approach to a task or problem.
EXAMPLE
Das Lösen dieser schwierigen Aufgabe dauerte mehrere Stunden.
Solving this difficult problem took several hours.
das Lösen
solving / loosening / dissolving
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Meanings
das Lösen
loosening
Removing a fastening or causing something that is firmly connected or taut to become loose.
EXAMPLE
Das Lösen der Schraube gelang nur mit einem passenden Werkzeug.
Loosening the screw was only possible with the right tool.
das Lösen
dissolving
The process of dissolving a solid substance in a liquid, creating a mixture or solution.
EXAMPLE
Das Lösen des Salzes im Wasser geht bei Wärme schneller.
Dissolving the salt in water happens faster when it is warm.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Lösens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Lösen | – |
| accusative | das Lösen | – |
| dative | dem Lösen | – |
| genitive | des Lösens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Nominalized verb
'Das Lösen' (solving, loosening, or dissolving) refers to a process and is used especially in factual or technical texts. The object often appears in the genitive or with 'von' (of), for example with tasks, screws, or substances.
EXAMPLE
Das Lösen komplexer Aufgaben erfordert viel Geduld.
Solving complex tasks requires a lot of patience.
Related to tasks
In this meaning, 'das Lösen' (solving) often appears with words such as 'Aufgabe' (task), 'Problem' (problem), or 'Gleichung' (equation). The context of school, mathematics, or problem-solving indicates this meaning.
EXAMPLE
Das Lösen mathematischer Gleichungen fällt ihr inzwischen leicht.
She now finds solving mathematical equations easy.
Mechanical context
This meaning often concerns something that is stuck or fastened. Typical collocations refer to screws, knots, brakes, or tension.
EXAMPLE
Das Lösen des Knotens dauerte wegen der starken Spannung lange.
Loosening the knot took a long time because of the strong tension.
Chemical context
In this meaning, 'das Lösen' (dissolving) usually appears with a substance and a liquid. Words such as 'Wasser' (water), 'Salz' (salt), 'Zucker' (sugar), or 'Lösung' (solution) indicate that a substance is being dissolved.
EXAMPLE
Das Lösen des Zuckers in heißem Tee geht schnell.
Dissolving the sugar in hot tea happens quickly.
In real life
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