aus|lassen
Translation
to omit, to skip, to vent, to melt
Examples
Ich lasse heute das Frühstück aus.
I'm skipping breakfast today.
Er hat seinen ganzen Frust an mir ausgelassen.
He vented all his frustration on me.
Sie lässt das Fett in der Pfanne aus.
She is melting the fat in the pan.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) auslassen to omit/skip sth. I'm skipping dessert.
((one's anger/frustration)) ((on sb.)) auslassen to vent one's anger/frustration on sb. He vented his frustration on her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to omit, to skip; Antonyms: to add, to include
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) + 'lassen' (to let). Literally 'to let out', which applies to letting out a word (omitting), letting out anger (venting), or letting out fat (melting).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'letting out' a detail from a story (omitting it) or 'letting out' steam (venting frustration).