Swedish Word of the Day
förlora
för-LO-ra • verb — 11th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to lose; to no longer have something, or to fail to win
Examples
- Jag vill inte förlora mina nycklar.
(I do not want to lose my keys.) - Han förlorade matchen med ett mål.
(He lost the match by one goal.) - Vi får inte förlora tiden.
(We must not waste time.)
Synonyms
- mista
- tappa
Antonyms
- vinna
- behålla
This is a very common verb used both for losing objects and for losing games, competitions, or opportunities. It is also used in expressions like 'förlora tid' meaning to waste time.
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