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Loslassen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Loslassen" is used as verb with the meaning of "let go", "release" or "unhand".
Essential properties of "loslassen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: loslassen
- Simple past: ließ los
- Participle: losgelassen
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "loslassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To let go of/release (physically or emotionally)"
- Definition: "To let go of or release something that is being held or grasped physically or emotionally."
- Translation(s): let go, release, unhand
- Synonym(s): Freigeben, Freilassen, Lösen
- Antonym(s): Festhalten, Behalten
- Related word(s): Aufgeben, Loslösen, Freimachen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Bitte lass meine Hand los, du drückst zu fest.
- Es fällt ihr schwer, die Vergangenheit loszulassen.
- Der Hund wollte den Ball nicht loslassen.
2.) "To allow to leave/go"
- Definition: "To allow someone or something to leave or move away."
- Translation(s): let go, release, allow to leave
- Synonym(s): gehen lassen, entlassen
- Antonym(s): festhalten, behalten
- Related word(s): verabschieden, freigeben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Eltern mussten ihre Tochter loslassen, als sie zum Studium in eine andere Stadt zog.
- Er konnte seine Ex-Freundin einfach nicht loslassen.
- Der Vogel war geheilt, also ließen wir ihn los.
3.) "To start a sudden action/movement"
- Definition: "To start a sudden action or movement."
- Translation(s): start, begin, launch
- Synonym(s): anfangen, beginnen, starten
- Antonym(s): aufhören, beenden
- Related word(s): losgehen, losrennen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Auf mein Kommando lassen wir los!
- Der Läufer ließ beim Startschuss sofort los.
- Die Party lässt um 20 Uhr los.