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hinterlassen

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leave (behind)
forget
leave behind
bequeath
leave (in a will)
leave

Synonyms and Related Words for hinterlassen

lassenzurücklassenvergessenlässtbelassenentfallennicht mehr wissenliegen lassendalassenvererbenvermachen

Definition of "hinterlassen" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "hinterlassen" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.
#1

Etwas an einem Ort zurücklassen, wenn man weggeht; eine Spur, einen Eindruck oder eine Nachricht zurücklassen.

DE: “Bitte eine Nachricht hinterlassen.”

A1
EN: “Please leave a message.”

DE: “Er hat seine Schlüssel auf dem Tisch hinterlassen.”

A2
EN: “He left his keys on the table.”

DE: “Der Dieb hat keine Spuren hinterlassen.”

B1
EN: “The thief left no traces behind.”
#2

Jemandem nach dem eigenen Tod durch ein Testament etwas vererben.

DE: “Oma will ein Haus hinterlassen.”

A1
EN: “Grandma wants to leave a house (as inheritance).”

DE: “Mein Onkel hat mir sein altes Auto hinterlassen.”

A2
EN: “My uncle left me his old car in his will.”

DE: “In seinem Testament hat er seinem Sohn das gesamte Vermögen hinterlassen.”

B1
EN: “In his will, he left his entire fortune to his son.”

Words Similar in Spelling to hinterlassen

unterlassenverlassenhinterhintenhat hinter sich gelassen