Lassen: Passive Sentence Form Flashcards

1
Q

How to construct Lassen in passive sentence form?

A

sich lassen + infinitive

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2
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The cabinet can be dismantled quickly.

A

Der Schrank lässt sich schnell abbauen.

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3
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The person can be influenced quickly.

A

Die Person lässt sich schnell beeinflussen.

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4
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The machine can be operated.

A

Die Maschine lässt sich bedienen.

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5
Q

What is the principle meaning of sich lassen + infinitive?

A

It expresses possibility and thus means much the same as using können with a passive infinitive. This construction is
very frequent in all registers, with transitive verbs:

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6
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But that can be explained.

A

Das lässt sich aber erklären.

= Das kann aber erklärt werden

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7
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The problem can be solved easily.

A

Das Problem lässt sich leicht lösen.

= Das Problem kann leicht gelöst werden

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8
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That might be altered, though.

A

Das ließe sich aber ändern.

= Das könnte geändert werden

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9
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There is no end in sight.

A

Ein Ende lässt sich nicht absehen (Lenz).

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