geben lassen
give
The German phrase "geben lassen" translates to "to have someone give" or "to get someone to give". It combines the verb "geben" (to give) with the auxiliary "lassen," which means "to let" or "to allow." The phrase is used to indicate having something done by someone else, such as arranging for a service or asking someone to provide something.
Similar phrases in German include "vornehmen lassen" (to have something carried out) and "ausführen lassen" (to have someone execute).
The primary difference is that "geben lassen" specifically emphasizes the act of receiving something from someone else, while the other phrases might imply broader tasks or actions.
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Examples
Du kannst dir eine Quittung geben lassen.word
You can have a receipt given to you.
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