VERB
lassen/ˈlasn̩/to let; to leave; to allow
lassen is a German verb that means to let, to leave, or to allow. It is pronounced /ˈlasn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ließ" and the past participle is "gelassen".
Definitions
1.to allow or permit someone to do something(permission/allow)
a.to let someone do something
Ich lasse meinen Bruder mein Fahrrad benutzen.—I let my brother use my bicycle.
2.to not stop or prevent something; to let happen(not prevent)
a.to allow something to happen; not to intervene
Lass das Fenster offen, bitte.—Leave the window open, please.
3.to have something done (commonly with another verb in infinitive); to get something done(cause to be done)
a.to arrange or allow for something to be done by someone else
Ich lasse mein Auto reparieren.—I am having my car repaired.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | lassen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lasse |
| Present (du) | lässt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | lässt |
| Preterite (ich) | ließ |
| Participle II | gelassen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | ließe |
| Imperative (singular) | lass |
| Imperative (plural) | lasst |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lassen" mean in English?
- "lassen" means to let, to leave, or to allow. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "lassen"?
- "lassen" is pronounced /ˈlasn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "lassen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "lassen" is "gelassen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "lassen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "lassen" becomes "ließ" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "lassen"?
- "lassen" is a verb in German.
