This is the 585th most frequent Dutch word.
verloor
"Verloor" means "lost" (past tense of "lose").
In this sentence, 'verloor' is used as the past tense of 'verliezen' (to lose) and expresses losing an object.
Ik verloor mijn sleutels gisterenavond.
I lost my keys yesterday evening.
Here, 'verloor' is used as the past tense of 'verliezen' (to lose) and is applied to losing a competition or game.
Hij verloor de wedstrijd omdat hij te traag was.
He lost the match because he was too slow.
In this context, 'verloor' is used metaphorically as the past tense of 'verliezen' (to lose), indicating being absorbed or preoccupied.