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.