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let in German

let in German is Netzball, lassen, verlassen — let means to allow someone or something to do a particular thing, or to happen without stopping it.

let in German

Netzball
noun
(tennis) The hindrance caused by the net during serve, only if the ball falls legally.
lassen
verb
(transitive) To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
lassen
verb
(transitive) To allow to be or do without interference; to not disturb or meddle with; to leave alone.
verlassen
verb
(transitive) To allow to be or do without interference; to not disturb or meddle with; to leave alone.
zurücklassen
verb
(transitive) To allow to be or do without interference; to not disturb or meddle with; to leave alone.
lassen
verb
(transitive) To allow the release of (a fluid).
verlassen
verb
(transitive) To allow the release of (a fluid).
zurücklassen
verb
(transitive) To allow the release of (a fluid).
ablassen
verb
(transitive) To allow the release of (a fluid).
herauslaufen lassen
verb
(transitive) To allow the release of (a fluid).
vermieten
verb
(transitive, chiefly, British) To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.
überlassen
verb
(transitive, chiefly, British) To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.

What does "let" mean?

  1. verb To allow someone or something to do a particular thing, or to happen without stopping it.
    "My parents wouldn't let me stay out past midnight."
  2. verb To rent out a property to a tenant.
    "They decided to let the flat while they worked abroad."
  3. noun In tennis or similar sports, a serve that touches the net but still lands legally, requiring a replay.
    "The umpire called a let, so the point was replayed."

let in a sentence

  • My parents wouldn't let me stay out past midnight.
  • Let the dough rest for an hour before baking.
  • They decided to let the flat while they worked abroad.
  • The umpire called a let, so the point was replayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "let" in German?

"let" in German is Netzball, lassen, verlassen. let means: To allow someone or something to do a particular thing, or to happen without stopping it.

How do you use "let" in a sentence?

Example: "My parents wouldn't let me stay out past midnight." In German, "let" is Netzball, lassen, verlassen.

Are there other ways to say "let" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "let": Netzball, lassen, verlassen, zurücklassen, ablassen, herauslaufen lassen.

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