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einlassen.

to let in; to admit; to grant entry

9 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈaɪ̯nˌlasən/[ˈʔäe̯nˌläsn̩]
  1. to let in; to admit; to grant entry

    class-7 · formal · strong · transitive
    Trotz mehrmaligem Klopfen wurde er nicht eingelassen.
  2. to introduce; to cause to enter a room or fill a container, usually slowly

    class-7 · strong · transitive
    Das Insektenvernichtungsmittel wird durch zwei Düsen eingelassen.
  3. to draw a bath; to run a bath

    class-7 · strong · transitive
    Er lässt sich ein Bad ein.
  4. to cause to be embedded in something; to recess; to inset

    class-7 · strong · transitive
    Der Kühlschrank ist in die Küchenwand eingelassen.
  5. to get into; to become involved in (especially something risky)

    class-7 · reflexive · strong
    Er hätte sich nicht auf dieses Geschäft einlassen sollen.
  6. to become involved with someone (usually one who is “bad company”, or for something risky or immoral)

    class-7 · reflexive · strong
    Er hat sich mit einer verheirateten Frau eingelassen.
  7. to testify; to declare; to state

    class-7 · formal · reflexive · strong · usually
    Der Beschuldigte hat sich eingelassen, das Haus nie betreten zu haben.
Where this word comes from

From Middle High German īnlāȥen, from Old High German inlāȥan. Equivalent to ein- (“in”) + lassen (“to let”).

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