Lass mal
let's do it, forget it, never mind (context-dependent)
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/las maːl/
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Cultural Note
'Lass mal' is a chameleon phrase that changes meaning entirely based on context and intonation. With rising intonation and followed by an activity, it means 'let's do X!' With falling intonation, it means 'leave it / never mind / don't bother.' Mastering this distinction is a key milestone in German fluency. It's used constantly in casual speech.
📝 Example Sentences
Lass mal ins Kino gehen!
Let's go to the movies!
Soll ich dir helfen? — Nee, lass mal.
Should I help you? — Nah, forget it.
Lass mal, das schaffe ich alleine.
Never mind, I can do it alone.