VERB
entlassen/ɛntˈlasn̩/to dismiss; to lay off; to release
entlassen is a German verb that means to dismiss, to lay off, or to release. It is pronounced /ɛntˈlasn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entließ" and the past participle is "entlassen".
Definitions
1.to dismiss or lay off someone from a job(workplace/employment)
a.to fire or let someone go from employment
Der Arbeitnehmer wurde aus betrieblichen Gründen entlassen.—The employee was laid off for business reasons.
2.to release or discharge someone from an institution(prison, hospital, institution)
a.to set someone free or discharge
Nach zehn Jahren wurde der Häftling aus dem Gefängnis entlassen.—After ten years, the prisoner was released from prison.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | entlassen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | entlasse |
| Present (du) | entlässt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | entlässt |
| Preterite (ich) | entließ |
| Participle II | entlassen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | entließe |
| Imperative (singular) | entlasse |
| Imperative (plural) | entlasst |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entlassen" mean in English?
- "entlassen" means to dismiss, to lay off, or to release. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "entlassen"?
- "entlassen" is pronounced /ɛntˈlasn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "entlassen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "entlassen" is "entlassen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "entlassen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "entlassen" becomes "entließ" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "entlassen"?
- "entlassen" is a verb in German.
