Herabgelassen

Herabgelassen is a German word that translates to "lowered" or "let down" in English. It is the past participle of the verb "herablassen." This word can be used in various contexts to describe the act of something or someone being brought down from a higher position. For instance, a heavy object might be herabgelassen from a crane, or a drawbridge could be herabgelassen to allow passage.

The term can also be used metaphorically. When referring to a person, "sich herablassen" can imply condescension or a willingness to engage with someone or something perceived as beneath oneself. For example, a noble might be said to "sich herablassen" to speak with a commoner, suggesting a voluntary act of lowering one's social standing for the interaction. This figurative use often carries a nuance of superiority on the part of the person doing the "herablassen."

In technical or mechanical contexts, herabgelassen would describe the controlled descent of an object, often using a rope, pulley system, or other lifting equipment. The precision of the lowering is usually implied. In everyday language, it simply signifies the movement from a higher to a lower place.