How is the word verlassen translated from German to English

English translation
abandon
verb

Jemanden oder etwas für immer verlassen.

To leave someone or something forever.

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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