Verlassen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verlassen" is mainly used as verb meaning "leave", "abandon" or "desert". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "verlassen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: verlassen
  • Simple past: verließ
  • Participle: verlassen

See full conjugation of verlassen

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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 "verlassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To abandon or leave"

"Verlassen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat seine Familie verlassen.He has left his family.
  2. Wir müssen das Gebäude sofort verlassen.We must leave the building immediately.
  3. Sie hat ihr Heimatland verlassen.She has left her home country.

2.) "To rely on or trust someone/something"

"Verlassen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Du kannst dich auf mich verlassen.You can rely on me.
  2. Ich verlasse mich auf deine Hilfe.I rely on your help.
  3. Man sollte sich nicht immer auf das Glück verlassen.One should not always rely on luck.

3.) "Deserted or abandoned"

"Verlassen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Haus steht seit Jahren verlassen da.The house has stood abandoned for years.
  2. Die Straßen waren völlig verlassen.The streets were completely deserted.
  3. Das Dorf wirkt sehr verlassen.The village seems very deserted.
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