überlassen
leave · hand over · let (someone) have
Es bedeutet, etwas freiwillig an eine andere Person zu geben oder diese darüber entscheiden zu lassen.
The German word "überlassen" is a separable verb consisting of "über" (over) and "lassen" (to let, to leave). It means "to leave something to someone," "to entrust," or "to hand over." It implies giving someone control, responsibility, or use of something.
Similar words:
- übergeben (to hand over)
- aushändigen (to hand over, to deliver)
- übertragen (to transfer)
Difference:
- überlassen usually involves entrusting or leaving something for someone to manage or decide.
- übergeben emphasizes the physical act of handing over.
- aushändigen often relates to formally delivering documents or items.
- übertragen is broader, often meaning to transfer rights, tasks, or data.
In short, "überlassen" focuses on entrusting responsibility or rights.
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Examples
Wir überlassen dir die Entscheidung.verb
We leave the decision up to you.
Ich werde das Haus meinem Bruder überlassen.verb
I will leave the house to my brother.
Wir können ihm die Arbeit überlassen.verb
We can leave the work to him.
Hast du ihr wirklich alle Unterlagen überlassen?verb
Did you really hand over all the documents to her?
Warum überlasst ihr die Planung immer anderen?verb
Why do you always leave the planning to others?
Kannst du mir einen Moment dein Handy überlassen, damit ich telefonieren kann?verb
Can you let me have your phone for a moment so I can make a call?
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