Meaning of sleppa | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to be released from something
2. to release, let go, let loose, to admit
3. to not have to do something

Examples

“Eg slapp ut av fengselet etter eitt år.”

I was released from prison after one year.

“Eg slapp militærtenesta fordi eg såg dårleg.”

I didn’t have to do military service because I had bad eyesight.

“Det er eit ganske fint arbeid eg har. Eg slepp å bli full av skit og lort.”

I have a pretty nice job. I don't have to get all dirty and grimy.

“Me sleppte kyrne ut på beite.”

We let the cows out to pasture.

“Me slepper deg fri no.”

We will release you now.

“Ho sleppte taket i greina og fall ned på bakken.”

She let go of the branch and fell onto the ground.

“Kjem æg til himmelen eller slepper æg ikkje inn? Me får nesten venta og sjå.”

Will I come to the heaven or will I not be admitted? We may only wait and see.