Grammar Quiz No.44

N3Te-form Usage〜てしまう

大切な書類をなくし___。

Q. Which ending adds the nuance of regret ('unfortunately lost')?

Translation

I (regrettably) lost an important document.

Explanation

〜てしまう expresses completion with regret or an unintended result: なくしてしまいました. 〜ておく is deliberate preparation and 〜てみる is trying something out — both clash with losing something by accident.