Überlassen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Überlassen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to leave", "to hand over" or "to cede".

Essential properties of "überlassen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: überlassen
  • Simple past: überließ
  • Participle: überlassen

See full conjugation of überlassen

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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 "überlassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cede or transfer something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe ihm mein Auto überlassen.I left him my car.
  2. Sie hat die Entscheidung ihrem Chef überlassen.She left the decision to her boss.
  3. Wir überlassen Ihnen die Wahl des Restaurants.We leave the choice of restaurant to you.

2.) "To allow someone to do something or take charge"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich überlasse es dir, die Präsentation vorzubereiten.I'll leave it to you to prepare the presentation.
  2. Sie überließ ihm die Erziehung der Kinder.She entrusted him with the upbringing of the children.
  3. Wir überlassen es Ihnen, die Details zu regeln.We leave it to you to arrange the details.
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