legen

A1 Verb

English Translation

to lay, to put (horizontally)

What does „legen" mean in English?

„legen" is a German verb meaning "to lay, to put (horizontally)" in English. CEFR Level A1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

Leg das Buch auf den Tisch.

Put the book on the table.

CEFR Level

A1

Beginner — basic everyday expressions and simple phrases.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut A1 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

festlegen — to determine Gelegenheit — opportunity legen — to lay legen — to lay pflegen — to care for überlegen — to consider

Related Words

legen

to lay

legen

to lay

Idioms with „legen"

„Legen Sie gefälligst ab!" — Take off your things.