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aufgelöst

dissolved, decomposed

adjective OWF-ge-loest Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

distraught, in tears (figurative)

Usage Note

Aufgelöst describes a solid that has dissolved in liquid, or a structure that has broken apart. Figuratively and very commonly, aufgelöst sein means to be distraught, dissolved in tears or distress: sie war völlig aufgelöst (she was completely beside herself). Both uses are frequent.

Examples

"Völlig aufgelöst kam sie nach dem schlechten Gespräch nach Hause."

Natural Translation

Completely distraught she came home after the difficult conversation.

Literal Translation

Completely dissolved she came home after the bad conversation.

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