The exact lemma appears at position 3,363 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume or a claim that every sense is equally common. Forms, glosses, pronunciation and cited examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How loslaten is pronounced
IPA: /ˈlɔsˌlaː.tə(n)/ · Syllables: los·la·ten
Pronunciation can vary by region and speaking context. Treat the transcription as a compact reference, then compare it with current native audio and practise the verb inside a phrase rather than as an isolated sound.
What loslaten means
to let go
to free, release
The English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every sentence. Check the object, preposition, reflexive pronoun or separable element in the Dutch example before transferring the verb to a new situation.
Loslaten conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | laat los |
| Present | jij (subject first) | laat los |
| Present | hij/zij/het | laat los |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | laten los |
| Simple past | singular | liet los |
| Simple past | plural | lieten los |
| Past participle | — | losgelaten |
The table shows the standard subject-first jij anchor. Inversion after jij and formal u can require a different surface form. For separable verbs, the cited forms may already show the element in its natural main-clause position. In perfect constructions, choose the auxiliary required by the actual meaning and construction; do not attach hebben or zijn mechanically.
Translated loslaten examples
Ze besloot haar angsten los te laten.
She decided to let go of her fears.
Hij leerde om zijn controle los te laten en anderen vertrouwen te geven.
He learned to let go of his control and give trust to others.
Het is tijd om het verleden los te laten en verder te gaan.
It's time to release the past and move on.
De vogel werd eindelijk losgelaten en vloog weg in de lucht.
The bird was finally released and flew away in the sky.
Het is belangrijk om de ballast uit het verleden los te laten en vooruit te gaan.
It is important to let go of the baggage from the past and move forward.
These examples are citation-backed language data. Use them to notice the verb's partners and sentence position. Then change only one detail at a time—subject, time, place or object—so that your next sentence stays grammatical and remains connected to a real communicative purpose.
Turn the reference into speaking practice
- Read the first example once and identify the finite verb, subject and any required particle or preposition.
- Build a new present-tense message with laat los or laat los and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with liet los; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use losgelaten in a complete result message after checking the correct auxiliary for that construction.
Record all four messages without restarting. Listen once for meaning and sentence order, then once for the target form. Correct only the first error that changes meaning or blocks the listener, and repeat the sentence with one new detail. This creates retrieval practice rather than table recitation.
Self-check
- The chosen sense matches the situation.
- The finite form agrees with the subject.
- The time marker and verb tense tell the same timeline.
- Any separable element, reflexive pronoun, object or fixed preposition is present.
- The sentence contains enough detail for another person to respond.
Questions about loslaten
What does loslaten mean?
to let go; to free, release.
What is the past tense of loslaten?
The cited standard singular anchor is liet los and the plural anchor is lieten los.
What is the past participle of loslaten?
The cited past participle is losgelaten. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use loslaten in a recorded answer
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