ein|lassen
Translation
to let in, to admit, to get involved in, to embed
Examples
Der Türsteher wollte ihn nicht einlassen.
The bouncer didn't want to let him in.
Lass dich nicht auf dieses Spiel ein.
Don't get involved in this game.
Er hat eine Platte in die Wand eingelassen.
He embedded a panel into the wall.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) einlassen to let (sb.) in The guard wouldn't let anyone in.
sich ((auf etw.)) einlassen to get involved in (sth.) He didn't want to get involved in the discussion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hereinlassen, zulassen; Antonyms: ausschließen, abweisen
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in, into) + 'lassen' (to let). Literally 'to let in'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'letting someone IN' a club. The reflexive form 'sich einlassen auf' means 'to let oneself IN' on a deal or situation.