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legen

to lay, to put (flat)

In German

legen

[ˈleːɡn̩]
English
to lay, to put (flat)
Español
colocar, poner (horizontalmente)
Italiano
posare, mettere (in orizzontale)

Note

'Legen' is a transitive verb (to put something in a horizontal position), often used with dative prepositions. It's the causative form of 'liegen'.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Leg das Buch auf den Couchtisch.

    Lay the book on the coffee table.

  2. 2

    Ich lege mich kurz auf das Sofa.

    I'm going to lie down on the sofa for a bit.

FAQ

How do you say "to lay, to put (flat)" in German?

"to lay, to put (flat)" in German is "legen" ([ˈleːɡn̩]). Example: Leg das Buch auf den Couchtisch..

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