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rauslassen
to let out
To allow someone or an animal to leave a closed room or building.
example
Vergiss nicht, die Katze rauszulassen, bevor du gehst.
Don't forget to let the cat out before you leave.
rauslassen
to let out / leave out
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Separable verb
'Rauslassen' (to let out / leave out) is a separable verb. The prefix 'raus' comes at the end in a main clause. In a subordinate clause, the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Lass bitte den Hund raus!
Please let the dog out!
Colloquial form
The prefix 'raus' is a colloquial short form of 'heraus' (out). Therefore, the verb 'rauslassen' is mainly used in spoken language and informal contexts.
EXAMPLE
Kannst du mich hier kurz rauslassen?
Can you let me out here for a moment?
Context clue from the object
The object reveals the meaning: a living being is let out of a room ('die Katze rauslassen' — to let the cat out). A feeling is expressed ('die Wut rauslassen' — to let out one's anger). A part of a work is removed ('eine Szene rauslassen' — to leave out a scene).
EXAMPLE
Er öffnete das Fenster, um die Hitze rauszulassen.
He opened the window to let the heat out.
Fixed idiom
'Die Sau rauslassen' is a fixed idiom. It means to party without restraint or to let off steam. The word 'Sau' (sow) is not meant literally here.
EXAMPLE
Nach den Prüfungen wollen wir am Wochenende mal richtig die Sau rauslassen.
After the exams, we want to really let loose this weekend.
Compare with
rauslassen vs entfernen
to remove
'entfernen' and 'rauslassen' can both mean that something no longer stays in one place or as part of a whole. 'entfernen' is more general and neutral: you can remove stains, errors, files, or objects. 'rauslassen' fits better when you leave something out of a text, plan, or production. It often sounds more colloquial than 'entfernen'. When you mean precise removal, 'entfernen' is more natural. When a part is intentionally not supposed to appear, 'rauslassen' fits well.
rauslassen
Im Bericht lassen wir den letzten Absatz raus, weil er nicht wichtig ist.
In the report, we leave out the last paragraph because it is not important.
entfernen
Vor dem Termin entfernt die Mitarbeiterin die alten Notizen aus der Datei.
Before the appointment, the employee removes the old notes from the file.
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