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Translation

to let, allow; to leave (something); to have (something) done

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Word origin

From Old High German lāzan, from the same Germanic root as English let.

Origin
Old High German
Root
lāzan
English cognates
let

Grammar

Verb typestrong, perfect with haben

Examples

!

Leave me alone!

reparieren.

She's having her car repaired.

.

We left the children at home.

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lassen: worksheet, infographic and listicle

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 2: Words 111-120.