This is the 894th most frequent Dutch word.
laten
"Laten" means "to let" or "to allow" in English.
Here, 'laten' is used to express letting or allowing someone to perform an action, emphasizing permission or causation.
Kun je mij weten laten wat er is gebeurd?
Can you let me know what happened?
Here, 'laten' is used in the context of causing something to occur or happen, usually with an implication of intentionality or acceptance of consequence.
Je moet alles vallen laten voordat je wegrent.
You must drop everything before running away.
In this sentence, 'laten' is applied to mean allowing an individual to perform an action, signifying giving freedom or choice.