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How do you say "to leave" in German?
verlassen
In German, "to leave" is verlassen.
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Pronunciation
Fer-LAHS-sen. Stress on second syllable, 'ver' (fer), 'lassen' (lahs-sen).
Grammar notes
Strong verb, prefix ver-, past tense: verließ, past participle: verlassen. Takes the accusative object.
Example sentence
Er verlässt das Haus.
He leaves the house.
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How to remember verlassen
Ver- intensifies the action. Verlassen is to abandon or leave behind completely.
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Questions about verlassen
How do you say "to leave" in German?
In German, "to leave" is verlassen. It is a noun.
How is verlassen written in German?
verlassen is written using the standard German script.
How is verlassen used in a sentence?
Use verlassen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er verlässt das Haus. (He leaves the house.).
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