VERB
erlassen/ɛɐ̯ˈlasn̩/enact; issue; waive
erlassen is a German verb that means enact, issue, or waive. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈlasn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erließ" and the past participle is "erlassen".
Definitions
1.to enact or issue something officially (such as a law, decree, regulation)(law; official context)
a.to introduce officially, especially referring to laws or administrative acts
Die Regierung hat ein neues Gesetz erlassen.—The government enacted a new law.
2.to waive or remit something (such as a debt, penalty, or obligation)(law; finance)
a.to exempt someone from something (like a payment or punishment)
Dem Studenten wurden die Studiengebühren erlassen.—The student's tuition fees were waived.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erlassen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erlasse |
| Present (du) | erlässt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erlässt |
| Preterite (ich) | erließ |
| Participle II | erlassen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erließe |
| Imperative (singular) | erlass |
| Imperative (plural) | erlasst |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erlassen" mean in English?
- "erlassen" means enact, issue, or waive. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erlassen"?
- "erlassen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈlasn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erlassen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erlassen" is "erlassen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erlassen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erlassen" becomes "erließ" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erlassen"?
- "erlassen" is a verb in German.
