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| laufen lassen |
| v. to release (literally: "to let run") |
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| Im Gegenzug ließ die russische Regierung amerikanische Spione laufen. - In return the Russian government has released American spies. |
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| v. to leave running |
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| Lass den Motor laufen. - Leave the motor running. |
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| Analysis |
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| Laufen |
| n. (sports) gerund of laufen: "running". |
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| v. to walk; to jog; to run (to move on foot; either at a normal or an increased speed) |
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| Wir können mit dem Bus fahren oder laufen. - We could take the bus or walk. |
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| Lasst uns etwas schneller laufen. - Let's move a little faster. |
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| Joggen bedeutet entspannter, aber auch bewusster zu laufen. - Jogging means to run in a less exhausting but more conscious way. |
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| lassen |
| v. to allow; to permit; to let |
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| lasset alle Hoffnung fahren - abandon all hope |
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| v. to have someone (do something); to have (something done); to make (something happen); to cause (something to be done) |
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| Wir haben neue Schränke für die Küche machen lassen. - We had new cabinets made for the kitchen. |
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| Hast du dir die Haare schneiden lassen? - Did you get your hair cut? |
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