verloren

This is the 353rd most frequent Dutch word.


verloren

"Lost."


The verb 'verloren' expresses loss of possession.

Ik heb mijn sleutels verloren.

I have lost my keys.


'Verloren' uses the past participle form to denote the state of losing in a competitive scenario.

De wedstrijd is verloren door ons team.

The match was lost by our team.


Here, 'verloren' describes an emotional state of being.

Hij voelt zich verloren zonder haar.

He feels lost without her.