løse

Danish

[ˈløːsə]

verb
Definitions
  • to solve some problem
  • to solve an equation or a set of equations
  • to untie e.g. a knot
  • to loose, release set loose
  • (reflexive) solve itself, sort itself out

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse leysa inherited from Proto-Germanic *lausijaną (make loose, release, set free, loosen).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*lausijaną

Gloss

make loose, release, set free, loosen

Concept
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Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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