B2 Idiom 중립

Jemandem im Dunkeln lassen

Keep someone in the dark

To withhold information from someone, keeping them uninformed.

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문화적 배경

Transparency is a core value in German business. Directness is valued, but 'keeping in the dark' is often used in corporate politics. Indirect communication is preferred, so this phrase might be considered too blunt. High value on intellectual clarity.

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Check the case

Always use Dative after 'im' (in dem).

To withhold information from someone, keeping them uninformed.

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Check the case

Always use Dative after 'im' (in dem).

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

Warum _____ du mich im Dunkeln?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: lässt

The subject is 'du', so the verb 'lassen' must be conjugated as 'lässt'.

🎉 점수: /1

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

1 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A2

Warum _____ du mich im Dunkeln?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: lässt

The subject is 'du', so the verb 'lassen' must be conjugated as 'lässt'.

🎉 점수: /1

자주 묻는 질문

1 질문

Yes, it is very common in casual conversation.

관련 표현

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jemanden im Unklaren lassen

synonym

To leave someone in uncertainty.

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