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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
Note
'Liegen' is an intransitive verb (to be in a horizontal position). For the transitive 'to lay/put something down', use 'legen'.
Example Sentences
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.
FAQ
How do you say "to lie (be lying down)" in German?
"to lie (be lying down)" in German is "liegen" ([ˈliːɡn̩]). Example: Die Katze liegt auf dem Teppich..
