lassen
Translation
to let, to allow, to leave, to have something done
Examples
Ich lasse dich gehen.
I'll let you go.
Er ließ die Tasche im Zug.
He left the bag on the train.
Sie lässt ihr Auto reparieren.
She is having her car repaired.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) ((Infinitiv)) to let (sb.) do (sth.) Ich lasse dich gehen.
((et4)) ((Infinitiv)) to have (sth.) done Sie lässt ihr Auto reparieren.
((et4)) ((irgendwo)) to leave (sth.) (somewhere) Er ließ die Tasche im Zug.
Similar Words
erlauben (to allow), ermöglichen (to enable); Antonyms: verbieten (to forbid), hindern (to prevent)
Etymology
From Old High German 'lāzan', cognate with the English word 'let'.
Memory Tips
Very similar to 'let' in English. Remember its two main meanings: to allow/let someone do something, and to leave something behind.