Meaning of laat | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to cause to, to make; forms a causative phrase.
   auxiliary
2. to let; forms a cohortative phrase.
   auxiliary
3. to may, to let; forms an optative phrase.
   auxiliary
4. to leave, to cause to remain in the same position or state
   copulative
5. to let, to allow to
   auxiliary

Equivalents

Examples

“Hy laat die bote vir die kus versamel.”

He makes the boats gather at the coast.

“Laat ons dagga rook.”

Let′s smoke weed.

“Laat daar lig wees.”

Let there be light.

“Hulle laat hul geld vir die kos op die tafel.”

They leave their money for the food on the table.

“Die burgemeester laat sy kinders 'n boomhuis bou.”

The mayor allows his children to build a treehouse.

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