English–German

“leave as is” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈlasən/

Example

Ich habe es so belassen.

I left it as it was.

Illustration for belassen (leave as is)

How to say “leave as is” in German

“Leave as is” in German is belassen.

A hand stops before changing a set arrangement and keeps it exactly where it is.

Full entry for belassen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with belassen

Wir sollten den Vorschlag vorerst belassen.

We should leave the proposal as it is for now.

Tips for using belassen

  • Belassen is more formal than ordinary lassen and commonly appears in es dabei belassen, meaning to leave matters at that.

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