Nachlässt

Nachlässt is a German word with multiple meanings depending on the context. As a verb, "nachlassen" typically means to lessen, decrease, subside, or abate. For example, one might say the rain will nachlassen, meaning it will decrease in intensity. It can also imply a yielding or giving way, such as a material nachlassen under pressure, indicating it's weakening. Figuratively, it can refer to a decline in effort or performance, where someone's energy or concentration might nachlassen.

In a noun form, "Nachlass" refers to an inheritance or estate left by a deceased person. This can include money, property, or other possessions distributed to heirs. The legal process of handling a Nachlass is known as Nachlassverfahren. Furthermore, "Nachlass" can also describe a posthumous publication or a body of work released after an author's death, often compiled by others. The specific meaning is always discernable from the surrounding words and the overall situation.