entlasst

Entlasst is a conjugated form of the German verb entlassen. Specifically, entlasst is the second-person plural present tense form, used when addressing multiple people informally. In English, it corresponds to "you dismiss" or "you release" depending on context. The infinitive entlassen means to release, dismiss, discharge, or set free.

Etymology and meaning: Entlassen is built from the prefix ent- plus lassen (to let, to allow). The prefix conveys a sense of separation or removal, resulting in meanings such as releasing someone from a duty, job, or confinement, or discharging something from an obligation. The related noun entlassung refers to dismissal or discharge.

Usage notes: Entlasst appears only with the subject ihr (you all). Other subjects use entlässt (du/er) or entlassen (wir/Sie). The verb covers a range of contexts, including terminating employment, discharging a patient from a hospital, or releasing someone from custody. In formal writing, the noun entlassung is common, while entlassen as a verb is used in direct action descriptions.

Examples:

- Ihr entlasst heute zwei Mitarbeiter aufgrund von Umstrukturierungen. (You all are dismissing two employees today.)

- Der Patient wird nächsten Montag entlassen. (The patient will be discharged next Monday.)

- Das Gericht entlässt den Angeklagten vorläufig. (The court suspends the defendant.)

See also: Entlassen as a headword can lead to related forms such as entlassung (discharge/dismissal) and entlassenheit in some contexts. Related verbs with prefix werden or lassen provide additional nuances in release or dismissal verbs in German.