überlassen

C1

leave

English meaning
leave

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überlassen in a sentence

Wenn du das Auto überlassen möchtest, musst du den Schlüssel abgeben.

Word family

überlassen is built from lassen (let/allow) and über (over, across). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about überlassen

What does überlassen mean in English?

überlassen means "leave". For example: "Wenn du das Auto überlassen möchtest, musst du den Schlüssel abgeben."

What level is überlassen in German?

überlassen is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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