Löscht

"Löscht" is the third-person singular present indicative form of the German verb "löschen." This verb has several meanings, primarily related to extinguishing, deleting, or clearing.

In its most common usage, "löschen" means to extinguish a fire. For example, "Die Feuerwehr löscht den Brand" translates to "The fire department is extinguishing the fire." It can also refer to putting out a light, such as "Er löscht die Kerze" meaning "He is extinguishing the candle."

Beyond physical extinguishing, "löschen" is also used in a digital context. It means to delete data, files, or entries from a system. For instance, "Ich lösche die E-Mail" means "I am deleting the email." In databases, it refers to removing a record.

Another related meaning is to clear or wipe something clean. This can apply to physical objects, like "Er löscht die Tafel" (He is erasing the blackboard), or in a more abstract sense, such as clearing one's memory or history. The verb "löschen" encompasses a range of actions from putting out flames to removing digital information, all stemming from the core idea of making something disappear or cease to exist.