Verlassen
Example: Nach dem Streit hat er das Haus endgültig verlassen.
Definition
"Verlassen" means to leave or abandon a place, person, or situation, often implying a final or decisive act of departure, as in the example phrase where someone leaves a house after a dispute.
Etymology
The word "verlassen" comes from Old High German 'firlaisān,' which combines the prefix 'ver-' indicating completion or thoroughness, with 'lassen,' meaning to let or leave. Did you know? Its roots suggest a sense of leaving something behind completely.
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"Verlassen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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