Usage Note
Rollläden (singular Rollladen) are exterior roller shutters fitted to windows, very common in German homes for insulation, light-blocking, and security. Rollladen herunterlassen (to lower the shutters) is a nightly ritual in many households, especially in summer.
Examples
"Sie lässt die Rollläden abends immer herunter, damit es im Schlafzimmer dunkel bleibt."
Natural Translation
She always lowers the roller shutters in the evening so the bedroom stays dark.
Literal Translation
She lets the roller-shutters in the evening always down so that it in the bedroom dark remains.
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