belassen
Translation
to leave (as is), to let be, to keep
Examples
Wir sollten es dabei belassen.
We should leave it at that.
Er hat alles so belassen, wie es war.
He left everything as it was.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((bei+3)) to leave sth. at sth. We should leave it at this one warning.
((et4)) ((so, wie ...)) to leave sth. as it is Let's leave the furniture as it is.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lassen, beibehalten; Antonyms: ändern, verändern
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) and 'lassen' (to let, leave). It literally means 'to let something be'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be' + 'lassen' (to let). You are letting something 'be' in its current state, leaving it as is.