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legen

lay

Meaning of legen

Deutsch

etwas flach auf eine Fläche bringen

English

to put something down flat, e.g. ___ the map on the table

lay

Pronunciation

German
[ˈleːɡn̩]

legen with English translation

legen usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Sie legte das Baby aufs Bett.

She laid the baby on the bed.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Leg die Decke auf den Boden.

Lay the blanket on the floor.

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legen belongs to the topic "Household Chores →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does legen mean?

to put something down flat, e.g. ___ the map on the table

How do you pronounce legen?

legen is pronounced [ˈleːɡn̩].

How is legen used in a sentence?

She laid the baby on the bed. Translation: Sie legte das Baby aufs Bett.

Is legen part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, legen (lay) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is legen part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, legen (lay) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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