Let's translate and transcription, pronunciation, phrases and sentences. Using the construction with the verb let in English Let's pronunciation

verb
1. allow, allow;
  will you let me smoke? will you allow me to smoke?
2. let, give, give opportunity;
  to let a fire (go) out let the fire go out;
  to let loose, give free rein, freedom;
  to let blood;
  to let drop (or fall) a> drop; b> accidentally utter (word, remark); c> lower (perpendicular);
  to let go a> let go; b> let off; c> admit; r> rid; d> get it out of your head;
  to let oneself go give free rein to yourself, your feelings;
  to let smth. pass do not pay attention; forgive;
  to let things slide (or go hang) not to pay attention, to be careless; not to be interested; don't care;
  to let slip the chance;
  to let smb. know (or hear) let know, inform someone;
  to let smb. see show, make smb understand.
  Examples of using
  1. If it's a future radish or rose bush, let it grow healthy.
    A little prince. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, page 9
  2. I offered him a cigarette and he had some difficulty in lighting it without letting go of his hat.
    
    I offered him a cigarette, and he had difficulty lighting it - his hat was in the way.
    Happy man. William Somerset Maugham, page 2
  3. Besides, the Barone has been so kind as to let we know the two offenses with which Fabrizio is charged, at the instigation of his unworthy brother; he explains that each of these offenses means prison: is not that as much as to say that if we prefer exile it is for us to choose?"
    
    Moreover, with extraordinary courtesy, he explained exactly what two crimes Fabrizio was accused of following the denunciation of his unworthy brother, and explained that for each of these crimes he faces prison - and didn’t he tell us with this: “Perhaps you would prefer exile ?
    Parma monastery. Stendhal, p. 98
3. leave; do not touch;
  let me (him) be, let me (him) alone leave me (him) alone;
  let my things alone don't touch my things;
  we"ll let it go at that we'll stop there; so be it
  Examples of using
  1. Mostly he would not speak when spoken to, only look up sudden and fierce and blow through his nose like a fog-horn; and we and the people who came about our house soon learned to let him be.
    
    He did not answer if anyone spoke to him. He'll just look at you with a fierce look and whistle with his nose, like a ship's siren in the fog. Soon we and our visitors learned to leave him alone.
    Treasure Island. Robert Louis Stevenson, page 2
  2. `Do you suppose, wretch, that the Roman procurator will let a man go who has said what you have said?
    
    “Do you think, unfortunate one, that the Roman procurator will release the man who said what you said?”
    Master and Margarita. Mikhail Bulgakov, page 27
4. rent out;
  the house is to (be) let the house is for rent (inscription)
  Examples of using
  1. They were the last of a rather old family; they had a fine old house in Dorsetshire that had belonged to them for a good many generations, but they had never been able to afford to live in it and it was always let.
    
    They were the last in a fairly ancient family and inherited a luxurious old house in Dorsetshire, which had belonged to the family for many generations, but they could not afford to live there, so the house was rented out.
    Bag with books. William Somerset Maugham, page 16
  2. Aagghh! - Let's me out! Let me out! - Let me in! Let me in!
    
    Let me out! - Let me in!
    Subtitles for the film "The Lion King (1994-06-23)", page 20
  3. From some such difficulty the newly named street died almost in birth, and the purchaser of the kitchen-garden, having paid a high price for it, and being quite unable to find any one willing to take his bargain off his hands without a significant loss , yet still clinging to the belief that at some future day he should obtain a sum for it that would repay him, not only for his past outlay, but also the interest upon the capital locked up in his new acquisition, contented himself with letting the ground temporarily to some market-gardeners, at a yearly rental of 500 francs.
    
    The buyer of the vegetable garden, who paid for it in full, was unable to resell it for the desired amount, and in anticipation of an increase in prices, which sooner or later should have more than rewarded him for the money spent and the capital lying in vain, he limited himself to renting out the plot to gardeners for five hundred francs a year. Thus, he receives only half a percent for his money, which is very modest in modern times, when many receive fifty percent and still find that the money brings a meager income.
    The Count of Monte Cristo part 2. Alexandre Dumas, page 117
5. in led. in the mood it is used as an auxiliary verb and expresses an invitation, command, permission, assumption, warning: let us go let's go (those);
  let you and me try now let's try;
  let him try a> let him try; b> just let him try;
  let him do it at once let him do it immediately;
  let him do what he likes; let him do what he wants;
  let AB be equal to CD let (or assume that) AB is equal to CD;
  let by skip;
  let down a> let down; b> disappoint; disappoint c> let down; leave in trouble; r> humiliate; drop; damage reputation;
  to let smb. down easily (or gently) to spare someone. self-esteem, treat gently; d> technique; technology release (metal); e> dilute, liquefy;
  let in a> admit;
  to let oneself in enter the house; b> to entangle by deception, to involve in trouble;
  to let oneself in for smth. get involved, get involved in something;
  let into a> enter; initiate (into secret, etc.); b> scold, scold; c> beat up;
  let off a> unload a gun, shoot; V figurative meaning humorous; comic blurt out (a joke, etc.); b> release without punishment, forgive;
  let on colloquial a> pretend, pretend; b> give away a secret; inform on someone;
  let out a> release; b> make wider, release (about a dress); c> rent out; rent (horse, carriage); r> spill the beans, spill the beans; d> end (about classes); e> colloquial remove suspicion, rehabilitate;
  let out at a> fight; b> swear;
  let up colloquial a> weaken; b> stop, leave;
  to let one's tongue run away with one to get carried away, speak without thinking;
  let George do it American, used in the USA let someone else do it

To Let means to allow, for example:

She lets her children play until 10 p.m.

There is also a second meaning - “to rent out”.

She lets her apartment to a young couple.

No matter how paradoxical it may seem, let’s in its meaning is not far from its predecessor.

Using the expression Let's

Let's is a shortened form of the two words let and us. Typically, this abbreviation is used to denote commands for the first person plural (i.e., "we"). Sentences with this word usually end in an exclamation point. However, if the team expresses minimal enthusiasm, you can call it a day.

Let's invite him to our place!

Let's finish it today.

You don’t have to shorten it - use it let us, but it’s better to do this in some formal contexts. As a rule, parties at home are not such a serious event.

So the difference is this:
Let's- this is the third person form singular from the word let.
Let's is a plural form of the command, which is translated into Russian as “let’s...”.

Observe the use English words lets and let's can be seen using examples:

He lets the dog out every evening.

Let's tell our friends the whole truth.

How to test yourself?

To make sure you are using the words lets or let's correctly, try replacing 'let's' with the synonym 'allow us to' when you are building a command. This is, of course, an additional measure, but if you are not sure, it is better to play it safe. For example:

With ‘Let’s’ it is necessary: Let’s have a snack. - “Let's have a snack.”

With ‘allow us to’: Allow us to have a snack.

The second option makes sense. Of course, it is too formal, but grammatically correct. In writing, you are unlikely to replace ‘let’s’ with ‘allow us to’, but keeping this replacement in mind, you are unlikely to make a mistake with your choice.

To remember better, here is a table with examples of the use of Lets and Let's.

Table. Examples of using Lets and Let's.

Let's go to the mall.
Sally lets her brother use her bicycle on weekends
Guys, let's go to the beach.
Okay. We're all ready. Let's go.
Let’s stop now and have some lunch, shall we?
Let's not argue about money.
My mother lets me come.
Jenny lets her leave early.
My boss lets me leave early.
Let's have a drink.
Alice's mum lets her come with us.

A few notes on using let's

Let's remember that after let"s comes the infinitive without the particle to.

If you want to make up a question “with a tail” with this phrase, or, as it is called in English, a tag question, then this return question looks like this - shall we?

It's hot outside. Let's go to the beach, shall we?

If you want to refuse such an offer, then you need to answer ‘No, let’s not’.

You also need to remember that let is only used in the present simple tense. If you want to play with tenses, then use its substitute - allow to do something.

They didn't allow us to leave the house.

She has never allowed her children to tell lies.

In conclusion, let's note that let is also .

To better understand the material, we suggest you take a short test on your knowledge of the words lets and let's.

Test. Which is correct, Lets or Let's?

01 She ___ the dog out every morning

02 ___ consider all the facts.

03 ___ forget this ever happened.

04 Google ___ you find the web page you were looking for.

05 ___ see how it can be done.

We use the word let when we talk about permission to do something. Sentences with this verb are very often used in colloquial speech.

For example:

“She let us play until late. He allowed me to take the day off. They allowed him to come with us."

In this article we will look in detail at how to construct all types of sentences with let, and what nuances you should pay attention to.

In the article you will learn:

Affirmative sentences with the verb let

The verb let is translated as “allow/permit”. We use it when someone gives permission to someone else to do something.

For example:

She allowed me to come in.

IN English language Such sentences are easy to construct.

For this:

1. We put the main character first in the sentence- the one who allows: I, she, he, they, we.

For example:

They...
They...

Important: If she, he come first, then we add the ending -s to the verb: lets.

For example:

They let...
They allow...

She lets...
She allows...

3. After the action comes the person who is allowed to do something.

Notice how our pronouns change:

I-me
you - you
he-him
she-her
they - them
we - us

This happens because here the pronoun is not the main character, but is an addition - the one to whom the action is directed.

For example:

They let me...
They let me...

She lets him...
She allows him...

4. Set the action that is allowed to be done.

The only peculiarity of such sentences is that we do not put the particle to before the action that is allowed to another person (although it is in the initial form).

For example:

They let me work.
They let me work.

She lets him come.
She allows him to come.

The outline of such a proposal would be:

I		me
You	let	you
We		them	read
They		us	work
She		him	study
He	lets	her
It		it

For example:

They let him watch TV.
They allow him to watch TV.

She lets them use dictionary.
She allows them to use a dictionary.

Formation of affirmative sentences in the past tense (Past Simple)

In the past tense, the sentence is formed in exactly the same way. Only we put let in the past tense - let (the form of the past tense is exactly the same as the present) and translate this verb as “allowed, permitted.”

Offer outline:

Actor + let + one who is allowed + action

I		me
You		you
We		us	work
They	let	them	smoke
She		her	come
He		him
It		it

For example:

She let me come in.
She allowed me to enter.

They let him look at this document.
They allowed him to look at this document.

Negative sentences with the verb let in English

We can say that we do not allow another person to do something. For this we use negative sentences.

Negation in such sentences is formed using the auxiliary verb do and the negative particle not.

For she and he we use the auxiliary verb does. Please note that we no longer add the ending -s to the let verb.

Reduction:

Do + not = don’t
Does + not = doesn’t

Offer outline:

Actor + don"t/doesn"t + let + the one who is allowed + action

I			me
You			you
We	don't		them	read
They		let	us	work
She			him	study
He	doesn't		her
It			it

They don't let us play.
They don't let us play.

She doesn't let him smoke.
She doesn't allow him to smoke.

Formation of negative sentences in the past tense (Past Simple)

To say that someone was not allowed to do something, we use the auxiliary verb did and the negative particle not.

Reduction:

did + not = didn’t

Offer outline:

Actor + didn’t + let + the one who is allowed to act

I			me
You			you
We			us	work
They	didn't	let	them	smoke
She			her	come
He			him
It			it

He didn't let they go to the party.
He didn't allow them to go to the party.

We didn't let her buy it.
We didn't let her buy it.

Interrogative sentences with let in English

To ask a question, the auxiliary verbs do/does need to be placed first in the sentence.

The outline of such a proposal:

Do/does + actor + let + the one who is allowed + action?

	I		me
	you		you
Do	we		us	read
	they	let	them	work
	she		her	study
Does	he		him
	it		it

Does he let are you working?
Does he let you work?

Do you let them eat sweets.
Do you allow them to eat sweets?

Education interrogative sentences in the past time

To ask whether someone was allowed to do something in the past, we use the auxiliary verb did.

The outline of such a proposal:

Did + actor + let + one who is allowed + action?

Very often there is confusion between the verb let and the expression let's. Let's look at its use.

Using the expression let's in English

Let's is a contraction of two words let and us. Typically, this abbreviation is used for commands (calls to action) in the first person plural (i.e., “we”).

The unabridged form let us can also be used, but will sound very formal and should only be used on formal occasions.

Let us come to the meeting.
Let us come to the meeting.

The abbreviation let's is used in Everyday life, this is a colloquial form.

Please note that we usually translate the abbreviation let's as “come on” and not “let us”.

Such proposals are structured according to the following scheme:

Let's + action

For example:

Let's go to the cinema.
Let's go to the cinema.

Let's’ s watch this film.
Let's watch this movie.

So we've looked at how to give permission to someone using the let verb, now let's put it into practice.

Reinforcement task

Translate the following sentences into English. Leave your answers in the comments.

1. He is not allowed to smoke.
2. We allowed him to go to the park.
3. Let's try this.
4. Do they allow her to swim?
5. He allows us to borrow his books.

	I		me
	you		you
	we		us	work?
Did	they	let	them	smoke?

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irregular verb

let - let - let

let (allow, permit, let, let)
hinder (interfere)
admit (admit, let in, let in)
give (allow, give)
let go (let go)
release (release)
to report
leave (leave)
skip
do not touch

noun

interference

Plural number: lets.

Verb forms

Phrases

let you
let you

let a tear
shed a tear

let foreigners
let foreigners in

let people
hinder people

let air
let some air in

letting people
give to people

let God
let God

let the machine
give it to the car

let the situation
let go of the situation

let the blood
bleed

let the dogs
let the dogs out

let alone
leave alone

Offers

I can't let she does that.
I can't let her do this.

I"ll let Tom go.
I'll let Tom go.

I let you win.
I'm letting you win.

You"d have so much more success with women if you"d quit trying to be someone you"re not and just let yourself be charmingly awkward.
You'd be a lot more successful with women if you stopped trying to be someone you're not and just allowed yourself to be adorably awkward.

Let's us stay.
Let us stay.

Don't let Tom near my kids.
Keep Tom away from my children.

Let's me check my schedule.
Let me look at my schedule.

Let's I admire you.
Let me admire you.

I feel like I let you down.
I feel like I've let you down.

Let's I have a look at your video camera.
Let me see your video camera.

Tom won't let Mary in.
Tom won't let Mary in.

Tom let Mary pay the bill.
Tom let Mary pay the bill.

Let's him stay home if he wants!
Let him stay at home if he wants.

Whoever comes, I won't let him in.
Whoever comes, I won't let him in.

She let a student leave.
She allowed the student to leave.

Tom often lets me use his car.
Tom often lends me his car.

This ticket lets two people in.
Two people can use this ticket.

No one lets a thief in their own home.
No one allows a thief into their home.

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My personal experience shows that Esperanto allows one to gain new understanding of many previously unknown cultures, inspiring further study of them.

Tom never lets us play.
Tom never lets us play.

She always lets her children do what they want to.
She always allows her children to do whatever they want.

Luck smiles upon those whom Justice lets slip.
Fortune smiles on those whom Themis does not notice.

Janet always lets me use her typewriter.
Janet always lets me use her typewriter.

Tom never lets his children watch TV after 10:00 p.m.
Tom never allows his children to watch TV after ten in the evening.

Our imagination lets us travel around space.
Imagination allows us to travel through space.

You can rely on him. He never lets you down.
You can rely on him. He will never let you down.

Just seeing his house lets you know that he is poor.
Even just looking at his house, it becomes clear that he is poor.

The roof lets in rain.
The roof is leaking.