This is the 14294th most frequent German word.
hinterlassen
"To leave behind."
The word 'hinterlassen' here is used to mean 'leave behind' in the sense of making an enduring impact or contribution.
Ich möchte eine positive Wirkung auf die Welt hinterlassen.
I want to leave a positive impact on the world.
Here, 'hinterlassen' is used to refer to physically leaving something behind.
Sie hat bei ihrem Abschied eine liebevolle Nachricht für uns hinterlassen.
She left a loving message for us when she parted.
In this case, 'hinterlassen' implies causing or evoking a lasting impression or feeling from something.