The German verb "lassen" means "to let, to leave" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "lassen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "lassen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | lasse |
| du | you (informal) | lässt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | lässt |
| wir | we | lassen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | lasst |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | lassen |
Er lässt das Kind spielen.
He lets the child play.
How to Conjugate "lassen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | ließ |
| du | you (informal) | ließt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | ließ |
| wir | we | ließen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | ließt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | ließen |
Er ließ sein Handy zu Hause liegen.
He left his mobile at home.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe gelassen |
| du | you (informal) | hast gelassen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat gelassen |
| wir | we | haben gelassen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt gelassen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben gelassen |
Er hat das Kind spielen gelassen.
He has let the child play.
How to Conjugate "lassen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte gelassen |
| du | you (informal) | hattest gelassen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte gelassen |
| wir | we | hatten gelassen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet gelassen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten gelassen |
Er hatte das Auto stehen gelassen.
He had left the car standing there.
How to Conjugate "lassen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde lassen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst lassen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird lassen |
| wir | we | werden lassen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet lassen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden lassen |
Er wird die Tür offen lassen.
He will leave the door open.
How to Conjugate "lassen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | lasse |
| du | you (informal) | lassest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | lasse |
| wir | we | lassen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | lasset |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | lassen |
Er sagt, er lasse das Kind spielen.
He says he lets the child play.
How to Conjugate "lassen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | ließe |
| du | you (informal) | ließest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | ließe |
| wir | we | ließen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | ließet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | ließen |
Er ließe das Auto gern hier.
He would like to leave the car here.
Frequently Asked Questions About "lassen"
Is "lassen" regular or irregular in German?
"Lassen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "lassen" mean in English?
The German verb "lassen" means "to let, to leave" in English.
How do you conjugate "lassen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → lasse, du → lässt, er/sie/es → lässt, wir → lassen, ihr → lasst, sie/Sie → lassen.
How many tenses does "lassen" have in German?
"Lassen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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