los|lassen
Translation
to let go, to release, to set free, to unleash
Examples
Lass meine Hand los!
Let go of my hand!
Man muss die Vergangenheit loslassen.
You have to let go of the past.
Er hat den Hund von der Leine losgelassen.
He let the dog off the leash.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to let go of sb./sth. She couldn't let go of his hand.
((from sth.)) to let go of sth. He needs to let go from the past.
Similar Words
Synonyms: freilassen, befreien; Antonyms: festhalten, behalten
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'los-' (loose, away) and the verb 'lassen' (to let, to leave). The literal meaning is 'to let loose'.
Memory Tips
Imagine letting go ('loslassen') of a rope. This helps remember both the physical action and the figurative meaning of releasing control or worries.