verlaten
- To leave or abandon a person, place, or thing, often permanently. verbHe decided to verlaten the city and move to the countryside.She felt heartbroken when her friend chose to verlaten her in her time of need.
- Deserted or abandoned, often used to describe a place that is empty and devoid of people. adjectiveThe verlaten house stood at the edge of the village, its windows broken and doors ajar.Walking through the verlaten streets at night gave him an eerie feeling.