die Lösung
solution
The answer to a question, riddle, or task.
EXAMPLE
Ich kenne die Lösung für dieses Kreuzworträtsel nicht.
I don't know the solution to this crossword puzzle.
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Meanings
die Lösung
solution
A way or method of dealing with a problem or ending a difficult situation.
EXAMPLE
Für diesen Konflikt muss eine friedliche Lösung gefunden werden.
A peaceful solution must be found for this conflict.
die Lösung
solution
In chemistry, a liquid that is formed when a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance is dissolved in a solvent.
EXAMPLE
Für das Experiment benötigen wir eine konzentrierte Salzlösung.
For the experiment, we need a concentrated saline solution.
die Lösung
termination
The formal ending or cancellation of a contract or connection.
EXAMPLE
Die Lösung des Arbeitsvertrags erfolgte in beiderseitigem Einvernehmen.
The termination of the employment contract took place by mutual agreement.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Die Lösung' (solution) is a noun derived from the verb 'lösen' (to solve). The ending '-ung' is a typical way in German to form feminine nouns from verbs that describe the process or result of the action.
EXAMPLE
Er versucht, das Rätsel zu lösen.
He is trying to solve the riddle.
Typical collocations
When referring to a problem, 'Lösung' (solution) is very often used with the preposition 'für' (for). Typical verbs are 'eine Lösung finden' (to find a solution), 'eine Lösung suchen' (to look for a solution), or 'an einer Lösung arbeiten' (to work on a solution).
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen dringend eine Lösung für das Müllproblem finden.
We urgently need to find a solution to the waste problem.
Context clue
You can recognize the chemical meaning from words in the field of science or cooking. The type of solution is often described more precisely, e.g. 'Salzlösung' (saline solution) or 'Zuckerlösung' (sugar solution).
EXAMPLE
Geben Sie das Salz in warmes Wasser, bis eine klare Lösung entsteht.
Add the salt to warm water until a clear solution forms.
Register and usage
This meaning is mainly used in formal or legal language when dealing with contracts or formal ties. The combinations 'die Lösung des Vertrags' (the termination of the contract) or 'die Lösung des Arbeitsverhältnisses' (the termination of the employment relationship) are typical.
EXAMPLE
Die Lösung des Vertrags ist nur unter bestimmten Bedingungen möglich.
The termination of the contract is only possible under certain conditions.
Compare with
AntwortErgebnisAuflösungMethodeSchlüsselWurzelResultatAufhebungAuswegAbhilfeSolutionLockerungProblemlösungBehebung
Lösung vs Antwort
answer
Antwort and Lösung can both refer to dealing with a problem. Antwort is more often the stated result of a question, while Lösung can also mean the way or method used to deal with the problem. Antwort fits a brief piece of information, while Lösung is more suitable for a procedure to fix something.
Lösung
Für den Fehler fand der Techniker eine einfache Lösung.
The technician found a simple solution to the error.
Antwort
Auf die Frage nach dem Fehler gab der Techniker eine klare Antwort.
When asked about the error, the technician gave a clear answer.
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