This is the 635th most frequent Dutch word.
verlies
"Verlies" means "loss" in English.
In this sentence, 'verlies' pertains to the concept of losing in a competitive context, specifically referring to the outcome of a sports game as not being a victory.
Het verlies van de wedstrijd was teleurstellend.
The loss of the match was disappointing.
Here, 'verlies' is used to describe the emotional experience of no longer having something important, stressing the emotional impact of losing.
Hij voelt nog steeds het verlies van zijn oude huis.
He still feels the loss of his old home.
In this example, 'verlies' relates to a decrease or reduction in quantity, specifically financial terms, marking a negative change in monetary or resource value.