Let them در مقابل Let they: تفاوت چیست؟
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Always use object pronouns (them, him, me) after 'let' because 'let' is a verb that requires an object to receive the action.
- Use 'them' not 'they' after let: 'Let them eat.' (Correct) vs 'Let they eat.' (Incorrect)
- The verb following the object must be in the base form: 'Let them go' (not 'to go').
- This applies to all pronouns: use me, us, him, her, and them after the word let.
مرور کلی
let them و let they یکی از مبانی اصلی دستور زبان انگلیسی است که مستقیماً با نحوه صحیح استفاده از ضمیرها در ارتباط است. در حالی که let them همیشه از نظر دستوری صحیح است و در انگلیسی استاندارد به کار میرود، استفاده از let they در انگلیسی مدرن کاملاً نادرست است. درک این تفاوت برای برقراری ارتباطی شفاف و طبیعی ضروری است، چرا که ریشه در شناخت «حالت ضمیر» (Pronoun Case) دارد.let به معنای «اجازه دادن» است. از آنجایی که این فعل یک فعل متعدی (Transitive Verb) است، همیشه به یک «مفعول» نیاز دارد؛ یعنی کسی یا چیزی که اجازه دریافت میکند.let میآید، باید در حالت مفعولی (Object Pronoun) باشد. برای مثال، در جمله The manager should let them finish the project، کلمه them مفعول است و اجازه دارد کار را تمام کند. استفاده از they در اینجا غلط است، زیرا they یک ضمیر فاعلی است و فقط زمانی استفاده میشود که آن گروه، خودشان انجامدهنده فعل اصلی باشند، نه دریافتکننده اجازه.let them، باید نقشهای فاعل، فعل و مفعول را در جملات انگلیسی بازخوانی کنیم. فعل let یک فعل سببی (Causative Verb) است که نشان میدهد شخصی به فرد دیگری اجازه میدهد کاری را انجام دهد. ساختار استاندارد این فعل به صورت verb + object + bare infinitive است.me, him, her, us, them) باشد. این یک قانون غیرقابلتغییر در نحو (Syntax) انگلیسی است.Let them try the new software، فعل let به them اجازه میدهد که try (مصدر بدون to) را انجام دهند. اگر بخواهیم این را با فارسی مقایسه کنیم، در فارسی ما میگوییم «به آنها اجازه بده که امتحان کنند». در انگلیسی، let ذاتاً معنای «اجازه دادن» را در خود دارد و نیازی به حرف اضافه to ندارد.bare infinitive استفاده میکنیم. بسیاری از فعلها در انگلیسی با to میآیند (مانند want to go)، اما فعلهایی مثل let، make و have از قاعده مصدر بدون to پیروی میکنند. این یک الگوی خاص است که باید به خاطر سپرده شود.let them to go؛ بلکه درست آن let them go است. این ساختار نشان میدهد که let مستقیماً بر روی مفعول اثر میگذارد و همانطور که در فارسی میگوییم «او را دیدم» (و نه «او دیدم»)، در انگلیسی هم میگوییم let them (و نه let they).let در زمان گذشته و اسم مفعول هم همان let باقی میماند) تغییر نمیکند. الگوی کلی به این صورت است: [Subject (optional)] + let + Object Pronoun / Noun Phrase + Bare Infinitive.let | let | let |me | them | the kids |know | finish | play |Let me know. | Let them finish. | Let the kids play. |you است، حذف میشود.let them در شرایط مختلفی به کار میرود:- 1اعطای اجازه: زمانی که میخواهید به کسی مجوز انجام کاری را بدهید. مثلاً در محیط کاری:
The manager let them leave early(مدیر به آنها اجازه داد زودتر بروند). - 2عدم مداخله: گاهی برای نشان دادن این که نباید در کار کسی دخالت کرد. مثلاً:
They want to solve it alone, let them(آنها میخواهند خودشان حلش کنند، بگذار بکنند). - 3پیشنهاد (با let's): که مخفف
let usاست و برای دعوت به انجام کاری به صورت گروهی استفاده میشود، مثلLet's go to the cafe. - 4پذیرش شرایط: وقتی میخواهید بگویید بگذارید اتفاقی بیفتد، مثل
Let things happen.
- 1استفاده از ضمیر فاعلی: فارسیزبانان به دلیل ساختار زبان مادری که ضمیر فاعلی و مفعولی یکسان است، تمایل دارند بگویند
let theyیاlet he. این اشتباه ناشی از عدم تمایز حالت ضمیر در فارسی است. - 2اضافه کردن
to: چون در فارسی برای مصدر از «به» یا «که» استفاده میکنیم، فارسیزبانان تمایل دارند بگویندlet them to go. باید به خاطر داشت که بعد ازlet، فعل همیشه به صورت ساده (بدونto) میآید. - 3اشتباه در جایگاه ضمیر: گاهی جایگاه مفعول و فعل را جابجا میکنند، مثلاً
let go themکه کاملاً غلط است. در انگلیسی، مفعول همیشه بلافاصله بعد ازletمیآید.
let |allow + object + to + verb | فعل allow حتماً به to نیاز دارد |make + object + verb | فعل make به معنای مجبور کردن است |let + object + verb | سادهترین حالت که هیچ to نمیگیرد |- 1آیا
let theyهرگز درست است؟ خیر، در انگلیسی استاندارد این ترکیب همیشه غلط است. - 2تفاوت
letوallowچیست؟allowرسمیتر است و حتماً بهtoنیاز دارد، اماletغیررسمیتر است و بدونtoمیآید. - 3آیا میتوانم از اسم به جای ضمیر استفاده کنم؟ بله، میتوانید بگویید
let John goکه کاملاً صحیح است.
Using 'Let' with Different Pronouns
| Subject | Verb | Object Pronoun | Base Verb | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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I
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will let
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them
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stay
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I will let them stay.
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You
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should let
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him
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talk
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You should let him talk.
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She
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lets
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us
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help
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She lets us help.
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They
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don't let
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her
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drive
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They don't let her drive.
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We
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let
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them
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choose
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We let them choose.
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He
|
let
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me
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know
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He let me know.
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Common Contractions with Let
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage |
|---|---|---|
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Let us
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Let's
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Suggestions (Let's go!)
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Do not let
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Don't let
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Prohibitions (Don't let them in.)
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Will not let
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Won't let
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Future refusal (I won't let them.)
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Meanings
The verb 'let' is a causative verb used to grant permission or allow something to happen. In English grammar, verbs are followed by object pronouns, not subject pronouns.
Permission
To give someone the freedom or consent to do something.
“My parents let them stay out until midnight.”
“Please let them finish their work before you ask questions.”
Suggestions (First Person Plural)
Using 'let us' (usually contracted to 'let's') to propose a joint action.
“Let's (let us) go to the park this afternoon.”
“Let's not tell them about the surprise yet.”
Imperative Commands
A way to issue a command or a wish regarding a third party.
“Let them try it their own way first.”
“Let him speak his mind without interruption.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
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Let + Object + Verb
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Let them enter.
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Negative
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Don't let + Object + Verb
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Don't let them enter.
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Question
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Will you let + Object + Verb?
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Will you let them enter?
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Suggestion
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Let's + Verb
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Let's enter.
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Third Person
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He lets + Object + Verb
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He lets them enter.
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Past Tense
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They let + Object + Verb
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They let them enter yesterday.
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طیف رسمیت
Please permit them to enter the premises. (Security/Entrance)
Please let them come in. (Security/Entrance)
Let 'em in. (Security/Entrance)
Let 'em slide through. (Security/Entrance)
The 'Let' Connection
Object Pronouns
- them them
- him him
- her her
Actions
- go go
- play play
- speak speak
Subject vs Object after Let
Is it 'they' or 'them'?
Does the word follow 'let'?
Common Phrases
Work
- • Let them know
- • Let them lead
- • Let them finish
Social
- • Let them come
- • Let them stay
- • Let them join
مثالها بر اساس سطح
Let them play.
Let them play.
Let me see.
Let me see.
Let us go.
Let us go.
Don't let them fall.
Don't let them fall.
Please let them finish their dinner.
Please let them finish their dinner.
Will you let them use your car?
Will you let them use your car?
My boss lets them work from home.
My boss lets them work from home.
Let's not let them win the game!
Let's not let them win the game!
If they are tired, let them take a break.
If they are tired, let them take a break.
Why won't you let them explain what happened?
Why won't you let them explain what happened?
Let them decide for themselves which path to take.
Let them decide for themselves which path to take.
I'll let them know about the meeting tomorrow.
I'll let them know about the meeting tomorrow.
Rather than intervening, we should let them resolve the conflict.
Rather than intervening, we should let them resolve the conflict.
The security guard wouldn't let them pass without ID.
The security guard wouldn't let them pass without ID.
Let them be as creative as they want during the workshop.
Let them be as creative as they want during the workshop.
It is better to let them fail and learn from it.
It is better to let them fail and learn from it.
To truly understand the culture, one must let them express their traditions freely.
To truly understand the culture, one must let them express their traditions freely.
Should we let them proceed with the merger despite the risks?
Should we let them proceed with the merger despite the risks?
The legislation was designed to let them operate without excessive oversight.
The legislation was designed to let them operate without excessive oversight.
Let them not be forgotten in the annals of history.
Let them not be forgotten in the annals of history.
The director's philosophy was to let them inhabit the characters entirely.
The director's philosophy was to let them inhabit the characters entirely.
One might argue that we should let them navigate the complexities of the market alone.
One might argue that we should let them navigate the complexities of the market alone.
Let them but try, and they shall find the task more difficult than anticipated.
Let them but try, and they shall find the task more difficult than anticipated.
The sovereign chose to let them remain in exile for the duration of the war.
The sovereign chose to let them remain in exile for the duration of the war.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners often mix these up because in some languages (like German or Dutch), one word covers both meanings.
Both mean permission, but the grammar is different.
Both are causative, but 'let' is permission and 'make' is force.
اشتباهات رایج
Let they go.
Let them go.
Let he play.
Let him play.
Let she see.
Let her see.
Let we start.
Let's start.
Let them to stay.
Let them stay.
Please let they finish.
Please let them finish.
He lets they work.
He lets them work.
If you let they to do it...
If you let them do it...
Let they who are ready...
Let them who are ready...
Why not let he tries?
Why not let him try?
Let they who have sinned...
Let those who have sinned...
الگوهای جملهسازی
Please let them ___.
I won't let them ___ until ___.
Why don't you let them ___ for a change?
Real World Usage
Let them know we're here.
I let them take ownership of their tasks.
Don't let them overcharge you at the market.
Let them leave the food at the door.
Let them talk, we know the truth.
You should let them try to tie their own shoes.
The 'Me' Test
No 'To' Allowed
Casual Contractions
Polite Alternatives
Smart Tips
Stop and think of the word 'them' as a destination. The permission is traveling TO them.
Check for the word 'to'. Remember: Let = No 'to', Allow = Yes 'to'.
Switch 'let' to 'permit' or 'allow' to sound more professional.
Remember that 'let' is irregular and doesn't change. 'Yesterday I let them' is correct.
تلفظ
Reduction of 'them'
In casual speech, 'them' is often reduced to ''em'.
Linking 'Let' and 'us'
When saying 'Let's', the 't' and 's' blend into a sharp 'ts' sound.
Imperative Stress
LET them go! (Stress on LET)
Emphasizes the command or permission.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Let THEM in, don't let THEY win! (Wait, that doesn't rhyme—try: Let THEM go, so they can grow!)
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a giant gatekeeper named 'Let'. He only allows people carrying 'Object' bags (labeled me, him, her, them) to pass through his gate to the 'Action' field.
Rhyme
Let them stay, let them play, never use 'they' in this way!
Story
A king wanted to give his people freedom. He stood on his balcony and shouted, 'Let them eat cake!' He didn't say 'Let they eat cake' because he was giving the cake TO them. They were the receivers of his kindness.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Look around you and find three things you would 'let' someone do. Say them out loud using 'Let them...', 'Let him...', or 'Let her...'.
نکات فرهنگی
The phrase 'Let them eat cake' is a famous (though likely misattributed) historical quote. It uses the correct 'let them' structure to show a dismissive attitude toward the poor.
In some dialects, 'let' might be used in unique ways for emphasis, but the object pronoun 'them' (or 'em') remains the standard for this construction.
In legal documents, 'let' is rarely used. Instead, 'permit' or 'authorize' are used to avoid the casual tone of 'let'.
From Old English 'lætan', meaning to leave, allow, or leave undone.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
If you were a teacher, would you let them use phones in class?
When your friends visit your city, where do you let them stay?
How do you feel when parents let them (their children) run around in restaurants?
If you managed a team, would you let them set their own hours?
موضوعات نگارش
اشتباهات رایج
Test Yourself
My teacher won't let ___ use calculators during the exam.
If the kids are hungry, let ___ eat the snacks.
Find and fix the mistake:
Please let they finish their presentation.
Allow them to enter the building.
I will let he go to the party.
A: Can the students leave? B: Yes, ___.
Sort these: they, them, him, he, us, we
let / don't / them / forget
Score: /8
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercisesMy teacher won't let ___ use calculators during the exam.
If the kids are hungry, let ___ eat the snacks.
Find and fix the mistake:
Please let they finish their presentation.
Allow them to enter the building.
I will let he go to the party.
A: Can the students leave? B: Yes, ___.
Sort these: they, them, him, he, us, we
let / don't / them / forget
Score: /8
Practice Bank
13 exercisesThey look like they're having a good time. Just let ___ be.
The director will let them ___ the final scene tomorrow.
If our competitors want to use that strategy, let they fail on their own.
Choose the correct sentence:
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Translate into English: 'Déjalos entrar.'
Match the subjects with the correct object form for the verb 'let':
I know you disagree with their plan, but for now, just let it ___.
The contract is clear; you must let them to access the building.
Choose the correct sentence:
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Translate into English: 'Si ellos quieren irse, déjalos.'
Match the sentence parts:
Score: /13
سوالات متداول (8)
In modern standard English, no. It is always `let them`. You might see `let they` in very old poetry or the Bible, but using it today will be seen as a mistake.
`Let's` is simply a contraction of `let us`. We use it for suggestions. In formal writing, you can use `let us`, but in speaking, `let's` is much more common.
Yes, the verb `let` conjugates like any other verb. 'He `lets` them play' or 'She `let` them play' (past tense). The pronoun `them` stays the same.
`Let` is informal and uses a base verb (`let them go`). `Allow` is formal and uses 'to' (`allow them to go`).
It is a correct representation of how native speakers talk informally, but you should write `let them` in any formal or professional document.
Yes! You can say 'Let the water run' or 'Let the paint dry'. If you use a pronoun, it would be 'Let it dry'.
This is a common error even among some native speakers who are trying to sound formal. The correct form is still `let them who...` or more commonly `let those who...`.
In this context, yes. It can also be a noun in tennis (a 'let' serve), but that is a completely different meaning.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Dejar / Permitir
English pronouns always come before the second verb.
Laisser
French word order for pronouns changes in the negative.
Lassen
German word order can be different in subordinate clauses.
〜させる (Saseru)
Japanese grammar is suffix-based, not word-based.
دع (Da') / اجعل (Ij'al)
Pronouns are suffixes in Arabic, not separate words.
让 (ràng)
English requires a case change (they -> them); Chinese does not.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
ویدیوهای مرتبط
Related Grammar Rules
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