German Word · Intermediate
anlassen
to leave on
Pronunciation: /ˈanˌlasən/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to leave on".
Example
1912, Franz Kafka, Das Urteil, in: Arkadia. Ein Jahrbuch für Dichtkunst, Kurt Wolff Verlag (1913), page 53
Now he ran a business in Petersburg, which had got off to a very good start, but now seemed to have been stagnating for a long time, as the friend complained during his visits
Practice tips
- Practice anlassen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.