kwijt

This is the 462nd most frequent Dutch word.


kwijt

Lost.


In this sentence, 'kwijt' indicates losing possession of something, functioning similarly to 'lost' in English.

Ik ben mijn sleutels kwijt.

I lost my keys.


'Kwijtgeraakt' expands on 'kwijt', signifying the act of having lost something due to an action.

Hij is al zijn geld kwijtgeraakt aan gokken.

He lost all his money to gambling.


Here, 'kwijt' is used to describe someone not knowing their path or location, implying being disoriented.

Ze is de weg kwijt in het nieuwe gebouw.

She is lost in the new building.