verlassen
Translation
to leave, to abandon, to rely on
Examples
Er hat das Haus früh verlassen.
He left the house early.
Sie hat ihren Mann verlassen.
She left her husband.
Ich verlasse mich auf dich.
I'm counting on you.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to leave (a place) He left the room.
((sb.)) to leave, abandon (sb.) She left him.
count on ((sb./sth.)) I'm counting on you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to depart, to quit; Antonyms: to stay, to arrive
Etymology
ver- (away/completion) + lassen (to let)
Memory Tips
To 'let go' of a place completely. Reflexive: to let yourself rest ON someone (rely).