No. 202 in German
lässt
"Lässt" is the 3rd person singular present tense form of "lassen," meaning "allows," "lets," or "leaves."
In a sentence
Er lässt mich das Buch lesen.
He lets me read the book.
Here, 'lässt' is used in the context of allowing or permitting someone to do something.
Sie lässt den Ball fallen.
She lets the ball drop.
Here, 'lässt' is used to indicate allowing an action to happen, specifically letting go or releasing something.
Das lässt mich nachdenken.
That makes me think.
In this case, 'lässt' is used figuratively to mean causing or leading to a state or action, in this case, thinking.
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