Verlassen
Example: Ich verlasse das Haus jeden Morgen um acht Uhr.
Definition
"Verlassen" means to leave or abandon a place or person. It refers to the action of going away from somewhere, often permanently or for a significant period. For example, in the phrase 'Ich verlasse das Haus jeden Morgen um acht Uhr,' it means leaving the house every morning at eight o'clock.
Etymology
The word "verlassen" comes from the Middle High German verb 'verlassen,' which combines the prefix 'ver-' (indicating away or completely) with 'lassen' (to let or leave). Did you know? The prefix 'ver-' can sometimes imply doing something thoroughly or completely, which fits the idea of leaving something behind.
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"Verlassen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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