lassen (lässt, ließ, gelassen) has several meanings. With an infinitive it behaves like a modal verb: no zu, and a double infinitive in the Perfekt.
| Meaning | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| leave somewhere | Ich lasse das Auto heute zu Hause. | I'm leaving the car at home today. |
| let, allow | Lass mich das machen! | Let me do it! |
| have something done | Ich lasse mein Auto reparieren. | I'm having my car repaired. |
| have something done for yourself (+ dative) | Ich lasse mir die Haare schneiden. | I'm getting my hair cut. |
| sich lassen = can be done | Das lässt sich ändern. | That can be changed. |
| lass uns = suggestion | Lass uns morgen telefonieren. | Let's talk on the phone tomorrow. |
Ich habe mein Handy im Büro gelassen.
I left my phone at the office.
Wir haben das Dach reparieren lassen.
We had the roof repaired.
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