German Expression · Advanced
das Geschirr an der Luft trocknen lassen
let the dishes air-dry
Pronunciation: das Geschirr an der Luft trocknen lassen
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: let the dishes air-dry.
Example
Lass das Geschirr auf dem Abtropfgestell an der Luft trocknen.
Let the dishes air-dry on the rack.
Practice tips
- Practice das Geschirr an der Luft trocknen lassen 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 expression is for advanced-level learners.