verb
to dissolve, to resolve
B1
auflösen: Two main senses: (1) to dissolve (chemically or dissolve solids/liquids); (2) to resolve/terminate (end an organization, meeting, contract). It is separable (löst auf), regular weak verb using haben as auxiliary; Partizip II aufgelöst. Not reflexive. Common in legal and scientific contexts.
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Die Tablette löst sich im Wasser auf.
The tablet dissolves in the water.
Sie löste das Problem schnell auf.
She quickly solved the problem.
Sie lösten das Missverständnis schnell auf.
They quickly cleared up the misunderstanding.
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Imagine sugar 'melting away' in water until it 'auf-löst' into the liquid.
Think 'off-loosen' — something coming apart or being loosened (dissolved).
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Separable verb. Can mean 'dissolve' (chemical/physical), 'disband' or 'resolve/clarify' depending on context. Regular weak conjugation.