überlassen

This is the 2111th most frequent German word.

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überlassen

"Überlassen" means "to leave something to someone" or "to entrust."


Used to mean 'to leave to someone's responsibility or discretion'.

Ich überlasse dir die Entscheidung.

I leave the decision to you.


Used to refer to temporary lending or entrusting something to someone.

Er überließ ihm sein Auto für das Wochenende.

He lent him his car for the weekend.


Refers to delegating an action or responsibility to others.

Wir haben ihnen die Organisation des Events überlassen.

We entrusted them with the organization of the event.