lasse
Translation
I let, I leave, I have (something done)
Examples
Ich lasse mein Haar schneiden.
I'm having my hair cut.
Ich lasse dich wissen, wenn ich fertig bin.
I'll let you know when I'm done.
Ich lasse die Tür offen.
I'll leave the door open.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) + infinitive to have (sth.) done Ich lasse das Auto waschen.
((sb.)) + infinitive to let (sb.) do sth. Ich lasse dich gehen.
((sth.)) + adjective to leave (sth.) + adj. Ich lasse das Fenster offen.
Similar Words
mache (I make), gehe (I go)
Etymology
The 1st person singular present tense form of 'lassen' (to let, leave).
Memory Tips
The '-e' ending is the standard for the 'ich' (I) form of most regular verbs in the present tense. 'Ich lasse' follows this pattern.