VERB
lassen/ˈlasn̩/to let; to allow; to leave (something/someone)
lassen is a German verb that means to let, to allow, or to leave (something/someone). It is pronounced /ˈlasn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ließ" and the past participle is "gelassen".
Definitions
1.to allow or let someone do something(permission/action)
a.to give permission or order for an action
Ich lasse die Kinder im Garten spielen.—I let the children play in the garden.
2.to have something done; to cause something to be done(cause to happen)
a.to commission or arrange for
Wir lassen das Auto reparieren.—We are having the car repaired.
3.to stop doing or leave something(give up/cease)
a.to quit or abandon an activity
Kannst du das bitte lassen?—Can you please stop that?
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 allow, or to leave (something/someone). 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.
