lassen
Irregular (Modal-like) Level A2 ⭐ #11 Most CommonEnglish translation: to let / to allow / to leave behind
Präsens
Umlaut shift a -> ä in 2nd/3rd person singular.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| ich | lasse | |
| du | lässt | |
| er / sie / es | lässt | |
| wir | lassen | |
| ihr | lasst | |
| sie / Sie | lassen |
- Er lässt seinen Schlüssel zu Hause. — Anahtarını evde bırakır.
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Frequently Asked Questions: LASSEN
Is "lassen" a regular or irregular verb in German? ▾
"lassen" is classified as a Irregular (Modal-like) verb in German. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "a -> ä (lässt) / Präteritum: ließ / Partizip: gelassen". Double infinitive in Perfekt when used with another verb: 'hat reparieren lassen'. Acts like a modal verb: takes a bare infinitive ('Ich lasse mein Auto reparieren').
What does "lassen" mean in English? ▾
In English, "lassen" translates primarily to "to let / to allow / to leave behind". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A2 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "lassen"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Er lasst die Tür offen." instead of "Er lässt die Tür offen.". Why? Stem vowel changes from a to ä: lässt.
What are common idioms or expressions with "lassen"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Das lässt sich machen" which means "That can be done / That is possible" (e.g. "Keine Sorge, das lässt sich machen.").
How can I practice and memorize "lassen" conjugations? ▾
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