ruhen lassen
Translation
to let rest, to leave be, to set aside
Examples
Lass den Teig eine Stunde ruhen.
Let the dough rest for an hour.
Wir sollten die Sache ruhen lassen.
We should let the matter rest.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ruhen lassen to let sth. rest, to leave sth. be Let the dough rest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: in Ruhe lassen (to leave in peace); Antonyms: fortsetzen (to continue)
Etymology
Combination of 'ruhen' (to rest) and 'lassen' (to let). Literally 'to let rest'.
Memory Tips
Imagine letting dough 'rest' or letting a difficult topic 'rest'.