What is 'legen' called in English?

'legen' in English is called "Lay". Lay refers to: Etwas flach oder horizontal, oft sanft oder vorsichtig ablegen.

How do you pronounce 'Lay' and 'legen'?

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What is an example sentence for Lay in German?

English: "She carefully laid the baby in the crib." | German: "Sie legte das Baby vorsichtig in das Kinderbett."

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English to German Dictionary

lay Meaning in German (lay Bedeutung auf Deutsch)

legen

legen in English:lay

Phonetic:ˈleːɡən

Quick Answer • Kurzantwort

Die Bedeutung von lay auf Deutsch ist legen. (Etwas flach oder horizontal, oft sanft oder vorsichtig ablegen.)

Definitions of Lay

1
verb
legen
To put something down in a flat or horizontal position, often gently or carefully.
Etwas flach oder horizontal, oft sanft oder vorsichtig ablegen.
2
verb
legen
(Of a bird or other animal) to produce an egg from its body.
(Bei einem Vogel oder einem anderen Tier) ein Ei aus dem Körper hervorbringen.
3
verb
legen
To spread something out flat, especially on a surface.
Etwas flach ausbreiten, besonders auf einer Oberfläche.

Example Sentences

casual

“She carefully laid the baby in the crib.”

Sie legte das Baby vorsichtig in das Kinderbett.

casual

“Hens lay eggs in the morning.”

Hühner legen morgens Eier.

casual

“He laid the book on the table.”

Er legte das Buch auf den Tisch.

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Synonyms (Synonyme)

In German:

platzierenausbreitenhinstellen

In English:

place put set

Antonyms (Antonyme)

In German:

aufhebenerheben

In English:

raise lift stand

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularlays

past tenselaid

past participlelaid

present participlelaying

nounlayer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

lay down the lawidiom

To state rules or instructions firmly and authoritatively.

lay barephrasal_verb

To reveal something completely, often something private or hidden.

lay offphrasal_verb

To dismiss an employee, typically temporarily, due to economic conditions; to stop doing something.