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liegen

to lie (be lying down)

In German

liegen

[ˈliːɡn̩]
🇬🇧 English
to lie (be lying down)
🇪🇸 Español
estar tumbado, yacer
🇮🇹 Italiano
giacere, essere sdraiato
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Note

'Liegen' is an intransitive verb (to be in a horizontal position). For the transitive 'to lay/put something down', use 'legen'.

Example Sentences

1

Die Katze liegt auf dem Teppich.

The cat is lying on the rug.

2

Er liegt den ganzen Tag auf dem Sofa.

He lies on the sofa all day.

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