ложиться
Translation of ложиться
lie down
Meaning of ложиться
принять горизонтальное положение тела для отдыха и расслабления
to move into a flat position, e.g. on a bed, to rest
Transcription and pronunciation of ложиться
ложи́ться
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [lɐˈʐit͡sə]
- In Latin letters
- lozhitsya
Traps and common mistakes
Ложиться or лежать?
лежать
лежать = be lying (a state, not a movement)
Don't mix them up. Already in bed — лежать; the movement down — ложиться.
Он весь день лежит на диване.
He lies on the sofa all day.
Ложись на диван, я принесу плед.
Lie down on the sofa, I'll bring a blanket.
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I want to lie down for a bit.
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Я хочу ненадолго лечь.
The cat likes to lie down on the sunlit windowsill.
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Кошке нравится ложиться на подоконник, где светит солнце.
ложиться synonyms
What's the difference between ложиться, прилечь, улечься, and лечь спать
lie down for a short while, to rest
lie down and settle comfortably
go to bed to sleep
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ложиться belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does ложиться mean?
to move into a flat position, e.g. on a bed, to rest
How do you pronounce ложиться?
ложиться is pronounced [lɐˈʐit͡sə], in Latin letters “lozhitsya”.
How is ложиться used in a sentence?
I want to lie down for a bit. Translation: Я хочу ненадолго лечь.
Is ложиться part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?
Yes, ложиться (lie down) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is ложиться part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, ложиться (lie down) 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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