loslassen
let go
The German phrase 'loslassen' is a verb that directly translates to 'let go' in English. It is used to express the action of releasing or letting go of something, whether it be a physical object, an emotion, or a situation. For example, one might say 'Ich muss lernen, meine Vergangenheit loszulassen,' which translates to 'I need to learn to let go of my past.'
Example sentences using: loslassen
Du musst das Alte loslassen, um das Neue zu empfangen.
You have to let go of the old to receive the new.
This phrase is used in situations where a person needs to move on from a previous issue or situation, symbolically 'letting go' in order to accept or be open to a new situation or opportunity.
Loslassen bedeutet nicht aufgeben.
Letting go does not mean giving up.
This phrase means that letting go signifies the acceptance of the fact that some things are not meant to be, not giving up in the sense of failure, but moving on to something more desirable.
Es ist schwer, die Vergangenheit loszulassen.
It's hard to let go of the past.
This phrase refers to how challenging it can be to stop thinking about or being affected by things that happened in the past, often used in the context of overcoming past traumas or difficulties.