Legen - translation, pronunciation and examples
put
etwas an einen bestimmten Ort oder in eine bestimmte Position bringen
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When to use legen
положить это сюда
положить это туда
положить книгу
поставить сумку
убрать телефон
legen usage examples
Пожалуйста, положи книгу на стол.
Leg bitte das Buch auf den Tisch.
Я кладу сумку рядом с дверью.
Ich lege meine Tasche neben die Tür.
Similar words
To put something into or inside something else, often into a hole, pocket, or container.
To attach or mount something onto a surface; often used for signs, devices, or decorations.
To fasten or secure something so it does not move.
To lay something down horizontally; also used for a person lying down.
To place something in a specific position, often deliberately or precisely.
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legen synonyms
What's the difference between legen / anbringen / befestigen / hinlegen / platzieren / setzen
To put something into or inside something else, often into a hole, pocket, or container.
Er steckt den Schlüssel in die Tasche.
Он кладёт ключ в карман.
To attach or mount something onto a surface; often used for signs, devices, or decorations.
Er bringt ein Schild an der Tür an.
Он прикрепляет табличку на дверь.
To fasten or secure something so it does not move.
Bitte befestige das Bild mit zwei Nägeln.
Пожалуйста, закрепи картину двумя гвоздями.
To lay something down horizontally; also used for a person lying down.
Ich lege das Buch auf den Tisch und will es hinlegen.
Я кладу книгу на стол и хочу положить её горизонтально.
To place something in a specific position, often deliberately or precisely.
Die Vase wurde auf dem Tisch platziert.
Ваза была размещена на столе.
To set or place in a seated or upright position; often used for people, but also for objects.
Ich setze das Kind auf den Stuhl.
Я сажаю ребёнка на стул.
To put something in an upright position; usually for objects that stand on a surface.
Ich stelle die Flasche auf den Tisch.
Я ставлю бутылку на стол.
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How to pronounce legen and what this word means
legen translation: put. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce legen
[ˈleːɡən]
legen translation
put
legen examples
Leg bitte das Buch auf den Tisch.
legen transcription
[ˈleːɡən]
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legen meaning: what does it mean?
etwas an einen bestimmten Ort oder in eine bestimmte Position bringen
legen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
legen is pronounced as [ˈleːɡən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
legen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Leg bitte das Buch auf den Tisch. Translation: Пожалуйста, положи книгу на стол.
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