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Lassen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Lassen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to let", "to allow" or "to permit".
Essential properties of "lassen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: lassen
- Simple past: ließ
- Participle: gelassen
irregulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "lassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To allow, permit"
- Definition: "To allow something to happen or someone to do something."
- Translation(s): to let, to allow, to permit
- Synonym(s): Gestatten, Zulassen
- Antonym(s): Verbieten
- Related word(s): Erlauben, Genehmigen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich kann dich nicht allein nach Hause lassen.
- Die Mutter lässt ihre Kinder im Park spielen.
- Lass mich dir lassen helfen.
2.) "To leave (behind)"
- Definition: "To leave something in a specific place or situation."
- Translation(s): to leave, to abandon
- Synonym(s): Zurücklassen, Verlassen
- Antonym(s): Mitnehmen
- Related word(s): Aufgeben, Stehenlassen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe mein Buch zu Hause gelassen.
- Er ließ seinen Mantel im Auto.
- Sie lässt ihre Tasche im Büro.
3.) "To have something done (causative)"
- Definition: "To cause something to happen or someone to do something (causative)."
- Translation(s): to have (something done), to get (something done)
- Synonym(s): veranlassen, bewirken
- Related word(s): verursachen, anordnen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich lasse mein Auto reparieren.
- Er lässt das Haus streichen.
- Sie lässt ihn die Arbeit machen.
4.) "Stop or quit an action/habit"
- Definition: "To stop an action or habit."
- Translation(s): stop, quit, cease, leave off
- Synonym(s): aufhören, abbrechen
- Antonym(s): anfangen
- Related word(s): abstellen, beenden
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe gelassen zu rauchen.
- Er ließ das Trinken.
- Sie lässt das Streiten.
5.) "Allow to remain in a state"
- Definition: "To allow something or someone to remain in a particular state."
- Translation(s): let, leave, allow
- Synonym(s): Belassen, Lassen
- Related word(s): Bestehen lassen, Sein lassen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Lass es so, wie es ist.
- Er lässt das Fenster offen.
- Sie ließ die Tür unverschlossen.
6.) "Omit or not do something"
- Definition: "To omit or not do something."
- Translation(s): omit, leave out, skip, not do
- Synonym(s): auslassen, weglassen
- Antonym(s): machen
- Related word(s): Übergehen, Verzichten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe das Kapitel gelassen.
- Er lässt die unwichtigen Details weg.
- Sie ließ die Frage unbeantwortet.