The idea
“Lassen + accusative + infinitive” means to let someone do something: “Lass mich …”, “Lassen Sie mich …”. The infinitive phrase goes to the end. “Ausreden” (to finish speaking) is the common verb; “einen Gedanken zu Ende führen” is more careful and fits meetings. Particles like “bitte” and “kurz” reduce the force of the imperative.
Other ways to say it
“Darf ich kurz ausreden?” – Neutral and polite; a question softens the request further.
“Moment, ich bin gleich fertig.” – Casual; fine among friends and close colleagues.
“Lassen Sie mich bitte den Satz zu Ende bringen.” – Formal and firm; suits meetings and discussions with Sie.
Examples
- Lass mich den Gedanken bitte kurz zu Ende führen.Please let me finish the thought briefly.
- Natürlich, ich wollte zu früh nachfragen.Of course; I wanted to ask too soon.
- Danach komme ich gern auf deine Frage zurück.Afterwards I will gladly return to your question.
- Ich notiere sie mir bis dahin.I will note it down until then.
- Mir fehlt nur noch der abschließende Grund.I only need to give the final reason.
- Gut, ich höre diesen Teil erst an.Good; I will listen to that part first.
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Watch out
“Lass mich beenden.” → “Lass mich bitte ausreden.”: “Let me finish” copied with beenden lacks an object and sounds odd. German uses ausreden, or names what you finish: “den Gedanken zu Ende führen”.
Try it yourself
Translate into German: Please let me finish the thought briefly.
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Lass mich den Gedanken bitte kurz zu Ende führen.
“Lass” is the du imperative; “mich” is the accusative person. “Den Gedanken” is the object (weak noun, -n), and “zu Ende führen” stands at the end.
Put the words in order: auf / Danach / deine / Frage / gern / ich / komme / zurück
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Danach komme ich gern auf deine Frage zurück.
“Danach” takes position one, so “komme ich” follows; “zurück” closes the clause. “Auf deine Frage” is accusative after auf with zurückkommen.
Write this sentence in German: Good; I will listen to that part first.
Show answer or example answer
Gut, ich höre diesen Teil erst an.
“Anhören” is separable: “höre … an”. “Erst” means first, before asking more, and “diesen Teil” is accusative.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Translate into German: Please let me finish the thought briefly.
Lass mich den Gedanken bitte kurz zu Ende führen.
Put the words in order: auf / Danach / deine / Frage / gern / ich / komme / zurück
Danach komme ich gern auf deine Frage zurück.
Write this sentence in German: Good; I will listen to that part first.
Gut, ich höre diesen Teil erst an.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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