loss
gb/lˈɔs/ us/lˈɔs/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 700
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
state
1
No longer having something
When you do not have something or someone anymore.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the loss of [something/someone]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'loss' (noun) with 'lose' (verb). For example, 'I loss my keys' is incorrect; it should be 'I lost my keys.'
Visawe
deprivation (More formal and general; often used for essential needs.)
|
bereavement (Specifically refers to the death of a loved one.)
Vinyume
gain (Refers to acquiring something instead of losing it.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
suffer a loss
|a great loss
|the loss of life
|financial loss
|deal with loss
Mada
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Mifano
- She felt deep sadness after the loss of her mother.
- The company reported a significant loss in revenue this year.
- The loss of his wallet caused him great trouble.
- Their team dealt well with the loss of their best player.
- We mourn the loss of so many lives in the disaster.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I am sad about the loss of my dog.
- The loss of my phone made me late.
- We feel the loss of our teacher.
- He had a big loss in the game.
- The loss of water is a problem.
Nomino
B1
event
2
Decrease in amount or value
When something becomes less in number, amount, or value.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a loss in [amount/quality/value]
Visawe
decline (General reduction over time.)
|
drop (Informal; sudden decrease.)
Vinyume
increase (Refers to growth or rise instead of decrease.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
weight loss
|heat loss
|energy loss
|data loss
|blood loss
Mada
business
|science
|finance
Mifano
- The diet resulted in significant weight loss.
- Poor insulation causes heat loss in winter.
- The company suffered a major financial loss last quarter.
- The patient experienced severe blood loss after the accident.
- There was a noticeable loss in sound quality.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She had weight loss after the illness.
- Heat loss makes the house cold.
- We saw a big loss in sales.
- There is data loss on the computer.
- Blood loss can be dangerous.
Nomino
A2
event
3
Failure to win
When you do not win a game or competition.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a loss to [opponent]
Visawe
defeat (More formal; focuses on being beaten by an opponent.)
Vinyume
victory (Refers to winning instead of losing.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
suffer a loss
|record a loss
|first loss of the season
Mada
sports
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The team’s first loss came in the semifinals.
- They took the loss hard after leading most of the game.
- It was their third consecutive loss this month.
- Fans were disappointed by the unexpected loss to a weaker team.
- The boxer blamed his loss on poor preparation.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Our team had a big loss yesterday.
- It was their first loss this year.
- They were sad about the loss to City FC.
- We want to avoid another loss.
- The coach talked about the loss.
Nomino
B1
event
4
Death of someone loved
When someone you love dies.
Visawe
passing (Softer, more euphemistic term for death.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
personal loss
|tragic loss
|mourn a loss
Mada
emotions
|relationships
|health
Mifano
- We are sorry for your loss.
- She never fully recovered from the loss of her father.
- His sudden death was a great loss to the community.
- They gathered to honor the loss of their friend.
- Her poetry reflects her grief over her personal loss.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I am sorry for your loss.
- He felt sad after the loss of his mother.
- The village cried over the loss of their leader.
- Her loss made him cry every day.
- We remember the loss together.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
loss
IPA
GB/lˈɔs/
US/lˈɔs/
Silabi na mkazo
loss (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (loss)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: loss
- Plural: loss, losses
Familia ya neno
Semi
at a loss
1/ˈæt ə lˈɔs/
fixed phrase
Not knowing what to do or say
Not knowing what to do or say in a situation.
Mifano
- I’m at a loss for words after hearing the news.
- He seemed at a loss when asked about the plan.
cut your losses
1/kˈʌt jˈʊɹ lˈɔsɪz/
idiom
Stop before losing more
To stop doing something that is failing so you do not lose more money or time.
Mifano
- After months of low sales, they decided to cut their losses and close the shop.
- I think it’s time we cut our losses and move on.
for want of a better word
1/fɚ wˈɔnt əv ə bˈɛtɚ wˈɚd/
fixed phrase
Using an imperfect term
Used when you cannot think of a better word to say something.
Mifano
- It was, for want of a better word, strange.
- He was, for want of a better word, dishonest.
no love lost between [people]
1/nˈoʊ lˈʌv lˈɔst bɪtwˈin pˈipəl/
idiom
Mutual dislike between people
When two people do not like each other at all.
Mifano
- There’s no love lost between the two politicians.
- It’s clear there’s no love lost between them after the argument.