German A2 · Grammar cheat code
A2.2 · L9 · lassen: causative
lassen: allow it, or get it done.
| Meaning | Pattern |
|---|---|
| You allow or let someone do it | lassen + Infinitiv |
| You arrange for something to be done | lassen + Infinitiv |
Ich lasse ihn schlafen.
Ich lasse mein Auto reparieren.
— Details —
lassen + Infinitiv: you allow it, or you get it done.
| lassen | |
|---|---|
| ich | lasse |
| du | lässt |
| er/sie/es | lässt |
| wir | lassen |
| ihr | lasst |
| sie/Sie | lassen |
Ich lasse das Auto reparieren.
Ich lasse ihn schlafen.
Sie lässt die Kinder draußen spielen.
Questions
- What is the rule for lassen: causative?
- lassen: allow it, or get it done.
- How do I use lassen: causative?
- lassen: causative = you arrange for it to be done. Permissive = you allow someone to do it. Structure is identical.
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