How is the word verlassen translated from German to English

Jemanden oder etwas für immer verlassen.

To leave someone or something forever.

verb
English translation
abandon

Examples with “verlassen”

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  • Die Matrosen mussten das Schiff verlassen. The sailors had to abandon the ship.

  • Sie brachen das Projekt nach zwei Jahren ab. They abandoned the project after two years.

  • Die Kinder tanzten mit wilder Ausgelassenheit. The children danced with wild abandon.

  • Warum würde jemand einen gesunden Welpen verlassen? Why would anyone abandon a healthy puppy?

  • Wir müssen die Suche vielleicht vor Einbruch der Dunkelheit abbrechen. We may have to abandon the search before dark.

  • Ihre Ausgelassenheit auf der Tanzfläche überraschte alle. Her abandon on the dance floor surprised everyone.

  • Der Sturm zwang die Fischer, ihre Netze zu verlassen. The storm forced the fishermen to abandon their nets.

  • Brich den Kurs nicht auf halbem Weg ab. Don't abandon the course halfway through.

  • Woher kommt so eine Ausgelassenheit? Where does such abandon come from?

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FAQ about “verlassen”

How is “verlassen” translated from German?
“verlassen” translates into English as “abandon”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “verlassen” mean?
Meaning of “verlassen”: Jemanden oder etwas für immer verlassen. In English — “abandon”.
What part of speech is “verlassen”?
“verlassen” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “verlassen”?
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