Meanings1ajar, to (slightly open)ExamplesGermanEnglishDie Haustür war nur angelehnt.The door to the house was ajar.Lass die Tür angelehnt, wenn du gehst.Leave the door ajar when you go.1 more examplesMaria ließ die Tür angelehnt, so dass Tom mithören konnte, was sie sagte.Mary left the door ajar and Tom could overhear what she was saying.