Verlassen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Verlassen" is mainly used as verb meaning "leave", "abandon" or "desert". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "verlassen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: verlassen
- Simple past: verließ
- Participle: verlassen
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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 "verlassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To abandon or leave"
"Verlassen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To abandon or leave a place, person, or thing."
- Translation(s): leave, abandon, desert, forsake
- Synonym(s): aufgeben, zurücklassen
- Antonym(s): bleiben
- Related word(s): Verlassenheit, verlassen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat seine Familie verlassen.
- Wir müssen das Gebäude sofort verlassen.
- Sie hat ihr Heimatland verlassen.
2.) "To rely on or trust someone/something"
"Verlassen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To count on someone or something; to trust in someone or something."
- Translation(s): rely on, count on, trust
- Synonym(s): vertrauen, rechnen
- Antonym(s): misstrauen
- Related word(s): Vertrauen, verlässlich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Du kannst dich auf mich verlassen.
- Ich verlasse mich auf deine Hilfe.
- Man sollte sich nicht immer auf das Glück verlassen.
3.) "Deserted or abandoned"
"Verlassen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Uninhabited or abandoned."
- Translation(s): deserted, abandoned, desolate, forsaken
- Synonym(s): menschenleer, öde
- Antonym(s): bewohnt
- Related word(s): Verlassenheit, verwaist
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Haus steht seit Jahren verlassen da.
- Die Straßen waren völlig verlassen.
- Das Dorf wirkt sehr verlassen.
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