Meaning of the German Word "Verlassen"

verlassen
abandon

To leave something or someone completely and not return.

Example Sentence

Sie mussten das Haus verlassen, weil es zu gefährlich wurde.

Other Meanings of This Word

To go away from a place.

A1Verb
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To go out of or leave a place.

B1Verb
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Left empty and not used or cared for anymore.

B2Adjective
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To leave someone without help or support.

C1Verb
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To abandon a place so that it becomes empty.

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Definition: To leave something or someone completely and not return.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "verlassen"?

B1

What grammatical category does "verlassen" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "verlassen" belong to?

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