fallen lassen

Based on: fallen, lassen
Phrase
1.

to drop

(in the sense of a human dropping something ("they let it fall"). Works for objects but also in a range of figurative senses.)
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  • Ich lasse das Glas fallen.
  • I drop the glass.I let the glass fall (lit.)
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The meaning (and use) of “lassen”

The German 'lassen' translates to 'to let' and 'to leave'. But the uniting theme is 'not doing'. And that can actually explain all the various uses of 'lassen'.

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How many meanings does the German word 'fallen lassen' have?

fallen lassen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to drop.

What is 'fallen lassen' related to?

The word 'fallen lassen' is related to fallen and lassen.

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The meaning (and use) of “lassen”
The German 'lassen' translates to 'to let' and 'to leave'. But the uniting theme is 'not doing'. And that can actually explain all the various uses of 'lassen'.
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