letting
word · lemma: let
/ˈɫɛtɪŋ/
LE-ding
/lˈɛtɪŋ/
LE-ting
Definition
The present participle of 'let'. It means allowing someone to do something, or not stopping something from happening.
Usage & Nuances
'Let' is followed by object + base verb: 'letting him go', not 'letting him to go'. Common patterns include 'let someone know', 'let someone in', and 'let it happen'. 'Letting' can also appear in expressions like 'letting go', meaning to stop holding physically or emotionally.
Spanish: dejar - permitirPortuguese (BR): deixar - permitirPortuguese (PT): deixar - permitirChinese (Simplified): 让 - 允许Chinese (Traditional): 讓 - 允許Hindi: देना - अनुमति देनाArabic: السماح بـ - تركBengali: অনুমতি দেওয়া - ছেড়ে দেওয়াRussian: разрешать - позволять - отпускатьJapanese: させている - 許している - 手放すVietnamese: cho phép - để cho - buông bỏKorean: 하게 두기 - 허락하기 - 놓아주기Turkish: izin vermek - bırakmakUrdu: اجازت دینا - چھوڑ دیناIndonesian: cho phép - để cho - buông bỏ
Example Sentences
We're letting things happen too fast.
natural
My parents are letting me stay up late tonight.
basic
She is letting the dog into the house.
basic
We are letting the kids play outside.
basic
Thanks for letting me know about the change.
natural
He's having a hard time letting go of the past.
natural