zurück|lassen
Translation
to leave behind, to abandon
Examples
Er musste seine Familie zurücklassen.
He had to leave his family behind.
Bitte lassen Sie keinen Müll zurück.
Please do not leave any rubbish behind.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to leave sb./sth. behind He had to leave his family behind.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verlassen, im Stich lassen; Antonyms: mitnehmen, abholen
Etymology
Composed of 'zurück' (back) and 'lassen' (to let, leave). It literally means 'to leave back'.
Memory Tips
Imagine looking 'zurück' (back) at something you have to 'lassen' (leave) behind, like waving goodbye from a train.