einlassen

German

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈaɪ̯nˌlasən/, [ˈʔäe̯nˌläsn̩]
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Verb

einlassen (class 7 strong, third-person singular present lässt ein, past tense ließ ein, past participle eingelassen, auxiliary haben)

(transitive, formal, of a person) to let in; to admit; to grant entry
Synonyms: hereinlassen, hineinlassen, reinlassen, Zutritt gewähren

Trotz mehrmaligem Klopfen wurde er nicht eingelassen.
Although he knocked several times, he was not let in.
(transitive, chiefly of liquids, gases) to introduce; to cause to enter a room or fill a container, usually slowly
Synonym: einleiten

Das Insektenvernichtungsmittel wird durch zwei Düsen eingelassen.
The insecticide is introduced through two nozzles.
(transitive, with Bad) to draw a bath; to run a bath
Er lässt sich ein Bad ein.
He is drawing himself a bath.
(transitive, chiefly construction) to cause to be embedded in something; to recess; to inset
Der Kühlschrank ist in die Küchenwand eingelassen.
The refrigerator has been recessed into the kitchen wall.
(reflexive) to get into; to become involved in (especially something risky) [+ auf (accusative)]
Er hätte sich nicht auf dieses Geschäft einlassen sollen.
He shouldn’t have got into this deal.
(reflexive) to become involved with somebody (usually one who is “bad company”, or for something risky or immoral) [+ mit (object)]
Er hat sich mit einer verheirateten Frau eingelassen.
He’s become involved with a married woman.
(reflexive, formal, law, usually of a defendant) to testify; to declare; to state
Synonym: aussagen

Der Beschuldigte hat sich eingelassen, das Haus nie betreten zu haben.
The accused has declared never to have entered the house.

Conjugation

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